Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lebanon

Lebanon: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 152.77 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
152.77 tonnes
Change on year
down 45.8%
World rank
151st
of 248 countries
All-time high
838.5 tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
50.41 tonnes
in 2022
Years of data
24
2003–2026

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

02004006008002003201420262003: 124.8 tonnes2004: 333.8 tonnes2005: 121.4 tonnes2006: 610.1 tonnes2007: 838.5 tonnes2008: 131.1 tonnes2009: 216.5 tonnes2010: 516.3 tonnes2011: 98.9 tonnes2012: 199.6 tonnes2013: 455.5 tonnes2014: 90.6 tonnes2015: 220.8 tonnes2016: 410.4 tonnes2017: 125.3 tonnes2018: 66 tonnes2019: 146.9 tonnes2020: 344.2 tonnes2021: 424.6 tonnes2022: 50.4 tonnes2023: 154.5 tonnes2024: 519.3 tonnes2025: 281.7 tonnes2026: 152.8 tonnes

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

Analysis

In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lebanon stood at 152.77 tonnes.

The figure is down 45.8% on the previous year and down 62.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lebanon peaked at 838.5 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 50.41 tonnes, in 2022.

That places Lebanon 151st 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 339.46 tonnes 121.44 tonnes 838.5 tonnes 7
2010s 233.04 tonnes 66.04 tonnes 516.27 tonnes 10
2020s 275.35 tonnes 50.41 tonnes 519.27 tonnes 7

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  6. 154 Albania 139.26 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lebanon?
Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lebanon was 152.77 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 Lebanon?
The highest recorded value was 838.5 tonnes in 2007.
What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Lebanon?
The lowest recorded value was 50.41 tonnes in 2022.
How does Lebanon rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
Lebanon ranks 151st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Lebanon?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lebanon 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.