Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Liberia
Liberia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 49,433 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Liberia, 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 Liberia stood at 49,433 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 31.9% on the previous year and down 50.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Liberia peaked at 187,156 tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 17,478 tonnes, in 2005.
Liberia ranks 42nd of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Liberia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 46,438 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 26,458 tonnes | -43.0% |
| 2005 | 17,478 tonnes | -33.9% |
| 2006 | 40,327 tonnes | +130.7% |
| 2007 | 68,185 tonnes | +69.1% |
| 2008 | 52,199 tonnes | -23.4% |
| 2009 | 187,156 tonnes | +258.5% |
| 2010 | 38,917 tonnes | -79.2% |
| 2011 | 46,462 tonnes | +19.4% |
| 2012 | 91,264 tonnes | +96.4% |
| 2013 | 44,972 tonnes | -50.7% |
| 2014 | 80,479 tonnes | +79.0% |
| 2015 | 134,589 tonnes | +67.2% |
| 2016 | 99,198 tonnes | -26.3% |
| 2017 | 73,638 tonnes | -25.8% |
| 2018 | 49,158 tonnes | -33.2% |
| 2019 | 120,830 tonnes | +145.8% |
| 2020 | 71,472 tonnes | -40.8% |
| 2021 | 42,125 tonnes | -41.1% |
| 2022 | 59,309 tonnes | +40.8% |
| 2023 | 99,045 tonnes | +67.0% |
| 2024 | 92,653 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2025 | 72,632 tonnes | -21.6% |
| 2026 | 49,433 tonnes | -31.9% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 49,433 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 19,009 tonnes, 2.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 49,433 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30,647 tonnes, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Liberia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +258.5% | 52,199 tonnes | 187,156 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62,606 tonnes | 17,478 tonnes | 187,156 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 77,951 tonnes | 38,917 tonnes | 134,589 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 69,524 tonnes | 42,125 tonnes | 99,045 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More climate change data for Liberia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 15.43 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 443.39 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 238.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 205.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.8992 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 7.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 306.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 166.13 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 140.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.6269 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Liberia?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Liberia was 49,433 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 187,156 tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,478 tonnes in 2005.
- How does Liberia rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Liberia ranks 42nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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.