Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Jordan

Jordan: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 109.74 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
109.74 tonnes
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
159th
of 248 countries
All-time high
112.05 tonnes
in 2025
All-time low
9.13 tonnes
in 2007
Years of data
24
2003–2026

Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Jordan, 2003–2026

02550751002003201420262003: 21.2 tonnes2004: 18.4 tonnes2005: 15.8 tonnes2006: 29.6 tonnes2007: 9.1 tonnes2008: 25 tonnes2009: 28.9 tonnes2010: 27.1 tonnes2011: 49.7 tonnes2012: 16.2 tonnes2013: 17.1 tonnes2014: 18.3 tonnes2015: 90 tonnes2016: 67 tonnes2017: 44.7 tonnes2018: 33.3 tonnes2019: 51.9 tonnes2020: 79.8 tonnes2021: 35.1 tonnes2022: 38.2 tonnes2023: 92.4 tonnes2024: 106.5 tonnes2025: 112 tonnes2026: 109.7 tonnes

Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Jordan recorded 109.74 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026.

That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and up 63.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Jordan peaked at 112.05 tonnes in 2025 and was at its lowest, 9.13 tonnes, in 2007.

That places Jordan 159th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.15 tonnes 9.13 tonnes 29.6 tonnes 7
2010s 41.53 tonnes 16.25 tonnes 89.95 tonnes 10
2020s 81.96 tonnes 35.08 tonnes 112.05 tonnes 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Jordan?
Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Jordan was 109.74 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Jordan?
The highest recorded value was 112.05 tonnes in 2025.
What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Jordan?
The lowest recorded value was 9.13 tonnes in 2007.
How does Jordan rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
Jordan ranks 159th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Jordan?
Over the last ten years it is up 63.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Jordan data come from?
The figures come from Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Unit
tonnes
Source
Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
248 places, 5,952 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed

PM2.5 emissions represent the quantity of fine particulate matter (diameter less than 2.5 micrometers) released by wildfires, in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 07 August 2026.