Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Montenegro
Montenegro: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 1,836 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Montenegro, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Montenegro recorded 1,836 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 221.1% on the previous year and up 964.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Montenegro peaked at 2,102 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 15.8 tonnes, in 2023.
Montenegro ranks 110th 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 Montenegro, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 384.09 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 33.78 tonnes | -91.2% |
| 2005 | 50.85 tonnes | +50.5% |
| 2006 | 94.01 tonnes | +84.9% |
| 2007 | 1,752 tonnes | +1764.1% |
| 2008 | 258.96 tonnes | -85.2% |
| 2009 | 111.19 tonnes | -57.1% |
| 2010 | 89.17 tonnes | -19.8% |
| 2011 | 1,143 tonnes | +1182.4% |
| 2012 | 1,999 tonnes | +74.8% |
| 2013 | 79.52 tonnes | -96.0% |
| 2014 | 118.17 tonnes | +48.6% |
| 2015 | 595.92 tonnes | +404.3% |
| 2016 | 172.55 tonnes | -71.0% |
| 2017 | 2,102 tonnes | +1118.5% |
| 2018 | 175.91 tonnes | -91.6% |
| 2019 | 315.66 tonnes | +79.4% |
| 2020 | 967.84 tonnes | +206.6% |
| 2021 | 1,599 tonnes | +65.2% |
| 2022 | 431.54 tonnes | -73.0% |
| 2023 | 15.8 tonnes | -96.3% |
| 2024 | 416.45 tonnes | +2535.8% |
| 2025 | 571.88 tonnes | +37.3% |
| 2026 | 1,836 tonnes | +221.1% |
Montenegro compared with similar countries
- Montenegro's 1,836 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,584 tonnes, 33% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Montenegro's 1,836 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 2.7× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Montenegro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +2535.8% | 15.8 tonnes | 416.45 tonnes |
| 2007 | +1764.1% | 94.01 tonnes | 1,752 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 383.62 tonnes | 33.78 tonnes | 1,752 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 679.21 tonnes | 79.52 tonnes | 2,102 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 834.12 tonnes | 15.8 tonnes | 1,836 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Montenegro
- 107 Tunisia 2,106 tonnes compare
- 108 New Zealand 1,969 tonnes compare
- 109 North Korea 1,878 tonnes compare
- 111 Azerbaijan 1,761 tonnes compare
- 112 Oman 1,602 tonnes compare
- 113 Fiji 1,559 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Montenegro
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.27 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 552.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 110.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 442.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.4167 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 15.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 13.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.14 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0522 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Montenegro?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Montenegro was 1,836 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 Montenegro?
- The highest recorded value was 2,102 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Montenegro?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.8 tonnes in 2023.
- How does Montenegro rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Montenegro ranks 110th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Montenegro?
- Over the last ten years it is up 964.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Montenegro 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.