Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Spain
Spain: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 40,732 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Spain, 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 Spain is 40,732 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 44.7% on the previous year and up 218.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Spain peaked at 73,648 tonnes in 2025 and was at its lowest, 4,795 tonnes, in 2018.
Spain ranks 47th of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Spain, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 26,537 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 21,742 tonnes | -18.1% |
| 2005 | 32,650 tonnes | +50.2% |
| 2006 | 46,472 tonnes | +42.3% |
| 2007 | 13,870 tonnes | -70.2% |
| 2008 | 7,448 tonnes | -46.3% |
| 2009 | 18,660 tonnes | +150.6% |
| 2010 | 8,838 tonnes | -52.6% |
| 2011 | 19,846 tonnes | +124.5% |
| 2012 | 39,510 tonnes | +99.1% |
| 2013 | 14,096 tonnes | -64.3% |
| 2014 | 7,319 tonnes | -48.1% |
| 2015 | 14,649 tonnes | +100.1% |
| 2016 | 12,777 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 28,910 tonnes | +126.3% |
| 2018 | 4,795 tonnes | -83.4% |
| 2019 | 14,160 tonnes | +195.3% |
| 2020 | 11,058 tonnes | -21.9% |
| 2021 | 16,811 tonnes | +52.0% |
| 2022 | 42,583 tonnes | +153.3% |
| 2023 | 20,614 tonnes | -51.6% |
| 2024 | 7,939 tonnes | -61.5% |
| 2025 | 73,648 tonnes | +827.7% |
| 2026 | 40,732 tonnes | -44.7% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 40,732 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 184.1× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Spain's 40,732 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 59.3× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Spain changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +827.7% | 7,939 tonnes | 73,648 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23,911 tonnes | 7,448 tonnes | 46,472 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 16,490 tonnes | 4,795 tonnes | 39,510 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,484 tonnes | 7,939 tonnes | 73,648 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Spain
More climate change data for Spain
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 944.68 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 31,851 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,475 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,376 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 28.21 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 870.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 8,160 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,530 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,630 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 24.64 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Spain?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Spain was 40,732 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 73,648 tonnes in 2025.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,795 tonnes in 2018.
- How does Spain rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Spain ranks 47th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 218.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Spain 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.