Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lebanon
Lebanon: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 314.41 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lebanon, 2003–2026
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 314.41 tonnes.
The figure is up 11.6% on the previous year and down 23.4% 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 148th 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.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 124.78 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 333.77 tonnes | +167.5% |
| 2005 | 121.44 tonnes | -63.6% |
| 2006 | 610.15 tonnes | +402.4% |
| 2007 | 838.5 tonnes | +37.4% |
| 2008 | 131.13 tonnes | -84.4% |
| 2009 | 216.47 tonnes | +65.1% |
| 2010 | 516.27 tonnes | +138.5% |
| 2011 | 98.91 tonnes | -80.8% |
| 2012 | 199.62 tonnes | +101.8% |
| 2013 | 455.51 tonnes | +128.2% |
| 2014 | 90.63 tonnes | -80.1% |
| 2015 | 220.76 tonnes | +143.6% |
| 2016 | 410.44 tonnes | +85.9% |
| 2017 | 125.32 tonnes | -69.5% |
| 2018 | 66.04 tonnes | -47.3% |
| 2019 | 146.93 tonnes | +122.5% |
| 2020 | 344.2 tonnes | +134.3% |
| 2021 | 424.62 tonnes | +23.4% |
| 2022 | 50.41 tonnes | -88.1% |
| 2023 | 154.51 tonnes | +206.5% |
| 2024 | 519.27 tonnes | +236.1% |
| 2025 | 281.68 tonnes | -45.8% |
| 2026 | 314.41 tonnes | +11.6% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 314.41 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12,315 tonnes, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 314.41 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,273 tonnes, 25% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 339.46 tonnes | 121.44 tonnes | 838.5 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 233.04 tonnes | 66.04 tonnes | 516.27 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 298.44 tonnes | 50.41 tonnes | 519.27 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
- 145 Qatar 429.58 tonnes compare
- 146 Tajikistan 410.37 tonnes compare
- 147 Trinidad and Tobago 378.32 tonnes compare
- 149 Kyrgyzstan 309.99 tonnes compare
- 150 East Timor 301.22 tonnes compare
- 151 New Caledonia 287.26 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Lebanon
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 19.75 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 540.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 302.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 238.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 137.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 135.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.5116 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lebanon?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lebanon was 314.41 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 148th 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 23.4%. 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
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 18 September 2026.