Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Poland
Poland: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 554.8 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
554.8
Change on year
down 26.3%
World rank
139th
of 248 countries
All-time high
2,808
in 2003
All-time low
252.05
in 2023
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Poland, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Poland stood at 554.8.
That represents a change of down 26.3% on the previous year and down 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Poland peaked at 2,808 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 252.05, in 2023.
Poland ranks 139th 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,808 | — |
| 2004 | 1,815 | -35.4% |
| 2005 | 1,093 | -39.8% |
| 2006 | 1,120 | +2.5% |
| 2007 | 786.27 | -29.8% |
| 2008 | 915.43 | +16.4% |
| 2009 | 923.03 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 642.83 | -30.4% |
| 2011 | 1,093 | +70.0% |
| 2012 | 1,222 | +11.8% |
| 2013 | 896.06 | -26.7% |
| 2014 | 1,143 | +27.5% |
| 2015 | 1,358 | +18.9% |
| 2016 | 879.9 | -35.2% |
| 2017 | 477.26 | -45.8% |
| 2018 | 590.09 | +23.6% |
| 2019 | 632.92 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 940.39 | +48.6% |
| 2021 | 362.44 | -61.5% |
| 2022 | 488.82 | +34.9% |
| 2023 | 252.05 | -48.4% |
| 2024 | 629.21 | +149.6% |
| 2025 | 752.34 | +19.6% |
| 2026 | 554.8 | -26.3% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 554.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26, 2.5× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Poland's 554.8 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 698.14, 79% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,351 | 786.27 | 2,808 | 7 |
| 2010s | 893.5 | 477.26 | 1,358 | 10 |
| 2020s | 568.58 | 252.05 | 940.39 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Poland
More climate change data for Poland
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.05 billion kg (2050)
- 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)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 550.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,175 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,089 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 86.67 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 26.75 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Poland?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Poland was 554.8 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,808 in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 252.05 in 2023.
- How does Poland rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Poland ranks 139th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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