Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Somalia
Somalia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 702.97 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Somalia, 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 Somalia is 702.97 tonnes, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 70.1% on the previous year and down 72.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Somalia peaked at 9,809 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 702.97 tonnes, in 2026.
That places Somalia 131st 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 Somalia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8,054 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 3,926 tonnes | -51.3% |
| 2005 | 4,924 tonnes | +25.4% |
| 2006 | 1,704 tonnes | -65.4% |
| 2007 | 3,650 tonnes | +114.3% |
| 2008 | 3,801 tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 1,683 tonnes | -55.7% |
| 2010 | 3,340 tonnes | +98.4% |
| 2011 | 2,072 tonnes | -38.0% |
| 2012 | 3,019 tonnes | +45.7% |
| 2013 | 4,104 tonnes | +35.9% |
| 2014 | 3,124 tonnes | -23.9% |
| 2015 | 1,334 tonnes | -57.3% |
| 2016 | 2,584 tonnes | +93.7% |
| 2017 | 9,809 tonnes | +279.6% |
| 2018 | 7,001 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 2019 | 9,044 tonnes | +29.2% |
| 2020 | 8,339 tonnes | -7.8% |
| 2021 | 8,344 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 5,334 tonnes | -36.1% |
| 2023 | 7,370 tonnes | +38.2% |
| 2024 | 3,205 tonnes | -56.5% |
| 2025 | 2,350 tonnes | -26.7% |
| 2026 | 702.97 tonnes | -70.1% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 702.97 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 19,009 tonnes, 4% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 702.97 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30,647 tonnes, 2% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,963 tonnes | 1,683 tonnes | 8,054 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 4,543 tonnes | 1,334 tonnes | 9,809 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,092 tonnes | 702.97 tonnes | 8,344 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More climate change data for Somalia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 76.68 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 40,869 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,404 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 29,465 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 43.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,052 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 530.13 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 497.3 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 32.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.88 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Somalia?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Somalia was 702.97 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 Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,809 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 702.97 tonnes in 2026.
- How does Somalia rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Somalia ranks 131st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.