Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Portugal
Portugal: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 14,069 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Portugal, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 14,069 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 73.5% on the previous year and down 50.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Portugal peaked at 97,430 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,320 tonnes, in 2014.
That places Portugal 65th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 69,320 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 12,084 tonnes | -82.6% |
| 2005 | 69,050 tonnes | +471.4% |
| 2006 | 14,452 tonnes | -79.1% |
| 2007 | 5,198 tonnes | -64.0% |
| 2008 | 3,477 tonnes | -33.1% |
| 2009 | 12,878 tonnes | +270.4% |
| 2010 | 20,010 tonnes | +55.4% |
| 2011 | 13,969 tonnes | -30.2% |
| 2012 | 18,769 tonnes | +34.4% |
| 2013 | 22,739 tonnes | +21.2% |
| 2014 | 2,320 tonnes | -89.8% |
| 2015 | 10,049 tonnes | +333.0% |
| 2016 | 28,628 tonnes | +184.9% |
| 2017 | 97,430 tonnes | +240.3% |
| 2018 | 6,831 tonnes | -93.0% |
| 2019 | 6,040 tonnes | -11.6% |
| 2020 | 9,609 tonnes | +59.1% |
| 2021 | 3,431 tonnes | -64.3% |
| 2022 | 16,032 tonnes | +367.3% |
| 2023 | 6,044 tonnes | -62.3% |
| 2024 | 24,895 tonnes | +311.9% |
| 2025 | 53,019 tonnes | +113.0% |
| 2026 | 14,069 tonnes | -73.5% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 14,069 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 63.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 14,069 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 20.5× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26,637 tonnes | 3,477 tonnes | 69,320 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 22,678 tonnes | 2,320 tonnes | 97,430 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 18,157 tonnes | 3,431 tonnes | 53,019 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More climate change data for Portugal
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,543 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,218 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,325 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 154.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 950.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 585.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 364.79 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.21 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Portugal?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Portugal was 14,069 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 97,430 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,320 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Portugal rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Portugal ranks 65th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.