Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 118.68 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
North Macedonia recorded 118.68 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of down 91.0% on the previous year and down 86.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia peaked at 4,143 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 118.68 tonnes, in 2026.
North Macedonia ranks 157th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,788 tonnes | 871.23 tonnes | 4,143 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,682 tonnes | 678.8 tonnes | 3,553 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,249 tonnes | 118.68 tonnes | 2,508 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 154 Albania 139.26 tonnes compare
- 155 Yemen, Rep. 137.12 tonnes compare
- 156 New Caledonia 132.29 tonnes compare
- 158 Solomon Islands 112.64 tonnes compare
- 159 Jordan 109.74 tonnes compare
- 160 Comoros 105.02 tonnes compare
More climate change data for North Macedonia
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth -0.2% (2025)
- Population, total 1.82 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.3% (2025)
- Urban population 1.15 million (2025)
- Urban population 62.9% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 3.63 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 538.00 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 3.63 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 3.63 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in North Macedonia was 118.68 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,143 tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 118.68 tonnes in 2026.
- How does North Macedonia rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- North Macedonia ranks 157th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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 07 August 2026.