Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Poland
Poland: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 391.38 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 391.38 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 48.0% on the previous year and down 55.5% 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 137th 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 | 1,351 tonnes | 786.27 tonnes | 2,808 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 893.5 tonnes | 477.26 tonnes | 1,358 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 545.23 tonnes | 252.05 tonnes | 940.39 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 134 Fiji 410.24 tonnes compare
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- 138 Trinidad and Tobago 375.96 tonnes compare
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- 140 Bulgaria 370.02 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Poland
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.2% (2100)
- Population growth -0.3% (2025)
- Population, total 36.44 million (2025)
- Urban population growth -0.1% (2025)
- Urban population 21.89 million (2025)
- Urban population 60.1% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 7.08 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 29.04 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 7.08 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 7.08 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Poland?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Poland was 391.38 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 137th 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 55.5%. 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 07 August 2026.