Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania
Lithuania: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 38.03 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
38.03
Change on year
down 34.8%
World rank
170th
of 248 countries
All-time high
632.15
in 2003
All-time low
29.46
in 2024
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania is 38.03, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 34.8% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania peaked at 632.15 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 29.46, in 2024.
Lithuania ranks 170th of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 632.15 | — |
| 2004 | 256.3 | -59.5% |
| 2005 | 186.6 | -27.2% |
| 2006 | 489.16 | +162.1% |
| 2007 | 45.38 | -90.7% |
| 2008 | 74.34 | +63.8% |
| 2009 | 255 | +243.0% |
| 2010 | 41.61 | -83.7% |
| 2011 | 73.45 | +76.5% |
| 2012 | 65.95 | -10.2% |
| 2013 | 77.15 | +17.0% |
| 2014 | 40.99 | -46.9% |
| 2015 | 181.72 | +343.3% |
| 2016 | 32.12 | -82.3% |
| 2017 | 33.14 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 41.87 | +26.3% |
| 2019 | 142.54 | +240.4% |
| 2020 | 32.85 | -77.0% |
| 2021 | 136.28 | +314.9% |
| 2022 | 129.45 | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 62.6 | -51.6% |
| 2024 | 29.46 | -52.9% |
| 2025 | 58.32 | +98.0% |
| 2026 | 38.03 | -34.8% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 38.03 is below the median for high income countries, which is 221.26, 17% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 38.03 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 698.14, 5% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 276.99 | 45.38 | 632.15 | 7 |
| 2010s | 73.05 | 32.12 | 181.72 | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.57 | 29.46 | 136.28 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
More climate change data for Lithuania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 120.73 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,997 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 590.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,407 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 85.96 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 854.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 843.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.18 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania was 38.03 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 632.15 in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.46 in 2024.
- How does Lithuania rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Lithuania ranks 170th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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