Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania
Lithuania: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 36.98 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania is 36.98 tonnes, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 36.6% on the previous year and up 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania peaked at 632.15 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 29.46 tonnes, 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 632.15 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 256.3 tonnes | -59.5% |
| 2005 | 186.6 tonnes | -27.2% |
| 2006 | 489.16 tonnes | +162.1% |
| 2007 | 45.38 tonnes | -90.7% |
| 2008 | 74.34 tonnes | +63.8% |
| 2009 | 255 tonnes | +243.0% |
| 2010 | 41.61 tonnes | -83.7% |
| 2011 | 73.45 tonnes | +76.5% |
| 2012 | 65.95 tonnes | -10.2% |
| 2013 | 77.15 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2014 | 40.99 tonnes | -46.9% |
| 2015 | 181.72 tonnes | +343.3% |
| 2016 | 32.12 tonnes | -82.3% |
| 2017 | 33.14 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 41.87 tonnes | +26.3% |
| 2019 | 142.54 tonnes | +240.4% |
| 2020 | 32.85 tonnes | -77.0% |
| 2021 | 136.28 tonnes | +314.9% |
| 2022 | 129.45 tonnes | -5.0% |
| 2023 | 62.6 tonnes | -51.6% |
| 2024 | 29.46 tonnes | -52.9% |
| 2025 | 58.32 tonnes | +98.0% |
| 2026 | 36.98 tonnes | -36.6% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 36.98 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 17% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 36.98 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 5% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 276.99 tonnes | 45.38 tonnes | 632.15 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 73.05 tonnes | 32.12 tonnes | 181.72 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.42 tonnes | 29.46 tonnes | 136.28 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,997 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Lithuania was 36.98 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 Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 632.15 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.46 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Lithuania rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Lithuania ranks 170th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.