Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Qatar

Qatar: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 429.58 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
429.58 tonnes
Change on year
down 15.1%
World rank
132nd
of 248 countries
All-time high
5,025 tonnes
in 2004
All-time low
45.88 tonnes
in 2023
Years of data
24
2003–2026

Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Qatar, 2003–2026

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2003201420262003: 2.7k tonnes2004: 5.0k tonnes2005: 822.9 tonnes2006: 498.8 tonnes2007: 1.3k tonnes2008: 478.2 tonnes2009: 253.6 tonnes2010: 383.9 tonnes2011: 89.7 tonnes2012: 353.9 tonnes2013: 189.9 tonnes2014: 521.5 tonnes2015: 187.7 tonnes2016: 164.4 tonnes2017: 158.4 tonnes2018: 158.3 tonnes2019: 418.5 tonnes2020: 139.8 tonnes2021: 171.5 tonnes2022: 216.4 tonnes2023: 45.9 tonnes2024: 72 tonnes2025: 505.7 tonnes2026: 429.6 tonnes

Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Qatar is 429.58 tonnes, measured in 2026.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.1% on the previous year and up 161.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Qatar peaked at 5,025 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 45.88 tonnes, in 2023.

Qatar ranks 132nd 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,583 tonnes 253.6 tonnes 5,025 tonnes 7
2010s 262.61 tonnes 89.69 tonnes 521.51 tonnes 10
2020s 225.84 tonnes 45.88 tonnes 505.71 tonnes 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Qatar?
Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Qatar was 429.58 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 Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 5,025 tonnes in 2004.
What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was 45.88 tonnes in 2023.
How does Qatar rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
Qatar ranks 132nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 161.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar 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

Indicator
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Unit
tonnes
Source
Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
248 places, 5,952 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed

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.