Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 474.66 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico is 474.66, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 153.2% on the previous year and up 112.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico peaked at 1,125 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 98.4, in 2022.
That places Puerto Rico 145th 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 415.15 | — |
| 2004 | 258.77 | -37.7% |
| 2005 | 851.29 | +229.0% |
| 2006 | 407.91 | -52.1% |
| 2007 | 1,091 | +167.4% |
| 2008 | 522.35 | -52.1% |
| 2009 | 1,125 | +115.5% |
| 2010 | 283.86 | -74.8% |
| 2011 | 620.87 | +118.7% |
| 2012 | 566.72 | -8.7% |
| 2013 | 1,034 | +82.5% |
| 2014 | 895.6 | -13.4% |
| 2015 | 407.05 | -54.6% |
| 2016 | 223.41 | -45.1% |
| 2017 | 188.87 | -15.5% |
| 2018 | 267.33 | +41.5% |
| 2019 | 714.87 | +167.4% |
| 2020 | 123.52 | -82.7% |
| 2021 | 271.95 | +120.2% |
| 2022 | 98.4 | -63.8% |
| 2023 | 183.62 | +86.6% |
| 2024 | 236.23 | +28.7% |
| 2025 | 187.46 | -20.6% |
| 2026 | 474.66 | +153.2% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 474.66 is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26, 2.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 474.66 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,567, 18% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 667.37 | 258.77 | 1,125 | 7 |
| 2010s | 520.27 | 188.87 | 1,034 | 10 |
| 2020s | 225.12 | 98.4 | 474.66 | 7 |
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More climate change data for Puerto Rico
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.50 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,291 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 329.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 961.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 34.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13.91 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 13.89 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0196 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0524 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Puerto Rico was 474.66 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 1,125 in 2009.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 98.4 in 2022.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Puerto Rico ranks 145th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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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