Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Poland
Poland: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 501.39 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Poland, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Poland stood at 501.39 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 33.4% on the previous year and down 43.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Poland peaked at 2,808 tonnes in 2003 and was at its lowest, 252.05 tonnes, in 2023.
Poland ranks 138th 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,808 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1,815 tonnes | -35.4% |
| 2005 | 1,093 tonnes | -39.8% |
| 2006 | 1,120 tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 786.27 tonnes | -29.8% |
| 2008 | 915.43 tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2009 | 923.03 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 642.83 tonnes | -30.4% |
| 2011 | 1,093 tonnes | +70.0% |
| 2012 | 1,222 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 896.06 tonnes | -26.7% |
| 2014 | 1,143 tonnes | +27.5% |
| 2015 | 1,358 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2016 | 879.9 tonnes | -35.2% |
| 2017 | 477.26 tonnes | -45.8% |
| 2018 | 590.09 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 2019 | 632.92 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 940.39 tonnes | +48.6% |
| 2021 | 362.44 tonnes | -61.5% |
| 2022 | 488.82 tonnes | +34.9% |
| 2023 | 252.05 tonnes | -48.4% |
| 2024 | 629.21 tonnes | +149.6% |
| 2025 | 752.34 tonnes | +19.6% |
| 2026 | 501.39 tonnes | -33.4% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 501.39 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 2.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Poland's 501.39 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 73% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,351 tonnes | 786.27 tonnes | 2,808 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 893.5 tonnes | 477.26 tonnes | 1,358 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 560.95 tonnes | 252.05 tonnes | 940.39 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More climate change data for Poland
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 19,935 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,534 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,401 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.11 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,089 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 86.67 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Poland?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Poland was 501.39 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,808 tonnes in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 252.05 tonnes in 2023.
- How does Poland rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Poland ranks 138th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.