Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 1,536 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
1,536
Change on year
up 15.9%
World rank
117th
of 248 countries
All-time high
4,143
in 2007
All-time low
678.8
in 2018
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 1,536 for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in 2026.
That represents a change of up 15.9% on the previous year and up 73.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia peaked at 4,143 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 678.8, in 2018.
North Macedonia ranks 117th 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 North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,144 | — |
| 2004 | 1,041 | -9.0% |
| 2005 | 1,692 | +62.6% |
| 2006 | 1,676 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 4,143 | +147.2% |
| 2008 | 1,948 | -53.0% |
| 2009 | 871.23 | -55.3% |
| 2010 | 1,382 | +58.6% |
| 2011 | 2,683 | +94.1% |
| 2012 | 3,553 | +32.4% |
| 2013 | 2,161 | -39.2% |
| 2014 | 1,190 | -44.9% |
| 2015 | 1,411 | +18.6% |
| 2016 | 884 | -37.4% |
| 2017 | 1,291 | +46.1% |
| 2018 | 678.8 | -47.4% |
| 2019 | 1,587 | +133.7% |
| 2020 | 1,232 | -22.4% |
| 2021 | 2,508 | +103.6% |
| 2022 | 705.57 | -71.9% |
| 2023 | 718.64 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 2,136 | +197.3% |
| 2025 | 1,325 | -38.0% |
| 2026 | 1,536 | +15.9% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 1,536 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,175, 25% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 1,536 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 698.14, 2.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,788 | 871.23 | 4,143 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,682 | 678.8 | 3,553 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,452 | 705.57 | 2,508 | 7 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
More climate change data for North Macedonia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 26.14 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,372 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 316.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,055 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 37.67 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 221.08 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 190.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 31.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.7172 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia was 1,536 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,143 in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 678.8 in 2018.
- How does North Macedonia rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- North Macedonia ranks 117th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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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