Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Moldova
Moldova: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 252.25 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Moldova, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Moldova recorded 252.25 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and down 84.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Moldova peaked at 2,394 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 95.62 tonnes, 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Moldova, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 95.62 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 575.3 tonnes | +501.7% |
| 2005 | 1,081 tonnes | +87.9% |
| 2006 | 795.47 tonnes | -26.4% |
| 2007 | 873.36 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 2008 | 2,394 tonnes | +174.1% |
| 2009 | 1,082 tonnes | -54.8% |
| 2010 | 480.84 tonnes | -55.6% |
| 2011 | 1,346 tonnes | +179.9% |
| 2012 | 585.05 tonnes | -56.5% |
| 2013 | 663.93 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2014 | 1,893 tonnes | +185.1% |
| 2015 | 977.71 tonnes | -48.4% |
| 2016 | 1,628 tonnes | +66.5% |
| 2017 | 791.52 tonnes | -51.4% |
| 2018 | 433.2 tonnes | -45.3% |
| 2019 | 732.35 tonnes | +69.1% |
| 2020 | 382.02 tonnes | -47.8% |
| 2021 | 479.67 tonnes | +25.6% |
| 2022 | 1,030 tonnes | +114.7% |
| 2023 | 273.5 tonnes | -73.4% |
| 2024 | 230.56 tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2025 | 240.56 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2026 | 252.25 tonnes | +4.9% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 252.25 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,584 tonnes, 5% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 252.25 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 37% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 985.21 tonnes | 95.62 tonnes | 2,394 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 953.13 tonnes | 433.2 tonnes | 1,893 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 412.63 tonnes | 230.56 tonnes | 1,030 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 149 Kyrgyzstan 309.99 tonnes compare
- 150 East Timor 301.22 tonnes compare
- 151 New Caledonia 287.26 tonnes compare
- 153 Denmark 235.3 tonnes compare
- 154 Brunei 221.26 tonnes compare
- 155 Palestine 183.55 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Moldova
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,722 kt (2050)
- 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 pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Moldova?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Moldova was 252.25 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 2,394 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 95.62 tonnes in 2003.
- How does Moldova rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Moldova ranks 152nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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.