Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Panama
Panama: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 8,898 tonnes in 2026. ▼ Falling
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Panama, 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 Panama is 8,898 tonnes, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 93.8% on the previous year and down 42.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Panama peaked at 23,164 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4,365 tonnes, in 2022.
Panama ranks 81st of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Panama, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 23,164 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 21,925 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 8,729 tonnes | -60.2% |
| 2006 | 13,594 tonnes | +55.7% |
| 2007 | 14,444 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 12,845 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 14,412 tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2010 | 6,553 tonnes | -54.5% |
| 2011 | 6,328 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 10,154 tonnes | +60.5% |
| 2013 | 13,456 tonnes | +32.5% |
| 2014 | 9,236 tonnes | -31.4% |
| 2015 | 10,979 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2016 | 15,492 tonnes | +41.1% |
| 2017 | 8,242 tonnes | -46.8% |
| 2018 | 6,160 tonnes | -25.3% |
| 2019 | 15,930 tonnes | +158.6% |
| 2020 | 11,408 tonnes | -28.4% |
| 2021 | 5,892 tonnes | -48.4% |
| 2022 | 4,365 tonnes | -25.9% |
| 2023 | 12,195 tonnes | +179.4% |
| 2024 | 6,911 tonnes | -43.3% |
| 2025 | 4,591 tonnes | -33.6% |
| 2026 | 8,898 tonnes | +93.8% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 8,898 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 40.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Panama's 8,898 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,415 tonnes, 6.3× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,588 tonnes | 8,729 tonnes | 23,164 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 10,253 tonnes | 6,160 tonnes | 15,930 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,751 tonnes | 4,365 tonnes | 12,195 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 78 United Arab Emirates 9,814 tonnes compare
- 79 Malawi 9,785 tonnes compare
- 80 Dominican Republic 9,009 tonnes compare
- 82 United Kingdom 8,743 tonnes compare
- 83 Belize 7,374 tonnes compare
- 84 Libya 6,381 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Panama
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 36.85 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,728 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,100 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,628 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 129.58 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 304.48 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 247.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 57.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9325 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Panama?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Panama was 8,898 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 23,164 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,365 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Panama rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Panama ranks 81st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Panama 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.