Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Serbia
Serbia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 5,387 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Serbia, 2003–2026
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 Serbia is 5,387 tonnes, measured in 2026. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 187.9% on the previous year and up 527.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Serbia peaked at 5,387 tonnes in 2026 and was at its lowest, 645.86 tonnes, in 2014.
Serbia ranks 88th 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Serbia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,645 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1,926 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 1,268 tonnes | -34.2% |
| 2006 | 1,712 tonnes | +35.1% |
| 2007 | 4,293 tonnes | +150.7% |
| 2008 | 2,606 tonnes | -39.3% |
| 2009 | 3,029 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2010 | 1,054 tonnes | -65.2% |
| 2011 | 4,656 tonnes | +341.8% |
| 2012 | 4,325 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 1,613 tonnes | -62.7% |
| 2014 | 645.86 tonnes | -60.0% |
| 2015 | 1,088 tonnes | +68.4% |
| 2016 | 858.98 tonnes | -21.0% |
| 2017 | 2,372 tonnes | +176.1% |
| 2018 | 3,752 tonnes | +58.2% |
| 2019 | 4,239 tonnes | +13.0% |
| 2020 | 1,086 tonnes | -74.4% |
| 2021 | 963.7 tonnes | -11.3% |
| 2022 | 814.78 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 2023 | 1,001 tonnes | +22.8% |
| 2024 | 2,104 tonnes | +110.3% |
| 2025 | 1,871 tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2026 | 5,387 tonnes | +187.9% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 5,387 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,584 tonnes, 96% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 5,387 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 7.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,354 tonnes | 1,268 tonnes | 4,293 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,460 tonnes | 645.86 tonnes | 4,656 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,890 tonnes | 814.78 tonnes | 5,387 tonnes | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Serbia?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Serbia was 5,387 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 Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,387 tonnes in 2026.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 645.86 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Serbia rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Serbia ranks 88th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 527.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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.