Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Moldova
Moldova: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 258.48 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
258.48
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
152nd
of 248 countries
All-time high
2,394
in 2008
All-time low
95.62
in 2003
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Moldova, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Moldova recorded 258.48 for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.4% on the previous year and down 84.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Moldova peaked at 2,394 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 95.62, in 2003.
Moldova ranks 152nd 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 Moldova, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 95.62 | — |
| 2004 | 575.3 | +501.7% |
| 2005 | 1,081 | +87.9% |
| 2006 | 795.47 | -26.4% |
| 2007 | 873.36 | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 2,394 | +174.1% |
| 2009 | 1,082 | -54.8% |
| 2010 | 480.84 | -55.6% |
| 2011 | 1,346 | +179.9% |
| 2012 | 585.05 | -56.5% |
| 2013 | 663.93 | +13.5% |
| 2014 | 1,893 | +185.1% |
| 2015 | 977.71 | -48.4% |
| 2016 | 1,628 | +66.5% |
| 2017 | 791.52 | -51.4% |
| 2018 | 433.2 | -45.3% |
| 2019 | 732.35 | +69.1% |
| 2020 | 382.02 | -47.8% |
| 2021 | 479.67 | +25.6% |
| 2022 | 1,030 | +114.7% |
| 2023 | 273.5 | -73.4% |
| 2024 | 230.56 | -15.7% |
| 2025 | 240.56 | +4.3% |
| 2026 | 258.48 | +7.4% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 258.48 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,175, 4% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 258.48 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 698.14, 37% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 985.21 | 95.62 | 2,394 | 7 |
| 2010s | 953.13 | 433.2 | 1,893 | 10 |
| 2020s | 413.52 | 230.56 | 1,030 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
More climate change data for Moldova
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 470.72 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,252 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 44.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 353.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 302.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 51.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.84 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Moldova?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Moldova was 258.48 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 2,394 in 2008.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 95.62 in 2003.
- How does Moldova rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Moldova ranks 152nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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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