Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Oman
Oman: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 1,510 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Oman, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Oman is 1,510 tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 91.1% on the previous year and down 59.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Oman peaked at 21,056 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 868.17 tonnes, in 2010.
Oman ranks 100th 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 | 2,450 tonnes | 1,493 tonnes | 3,978 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 6,440 tonnes | 868.17 tonnes | 21,056 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,124 tonnes | 1,510 tonnes | 19,944 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More climate change data for Oman
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Population growth 4.0% (2025)
- Population, total 5.49 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 4.0% (2025)
- Urban population 4.37 million (2025)
- Urban population 79.5% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 15.65 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 1.67 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 15.65 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 15.65 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Oman?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Oman was 1,510 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 21,056 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 868.17 tonnes in 2010.
- How does Oman rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Oman ranks 100th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 24 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).
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.