Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Sweden
Sweden: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 479.69 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Sweden, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Sweden stood at 479.69 tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 92.7% on the previous year and down 82.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Sweden peaked at 20,052 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 479.69 tonnes, in 2026.
Sweden ranks 139th 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7,097 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 6,769 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 4,764 tonnes | -29.6% |
| 2006 | 9,977 tonnes | +109.4% |
| 2007 | 4,433 tonnes | -55.6% |
| 2008 | 4,338 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 13,378 tonnes | +208.4% |
| 2010 | 2,219 tonnes | -83.4% |
| 2011 | 7,143 tonnes | +221.9% |
| 2012 | 2,985 tonnes | -58.2% |
| 2013 | 2,631 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 13,577 tonnes | +416.1% |
| 2015 | 2,416 tonnes | -82.2% |
| 2016 | 2,747 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 2017 | 4,277 tonnes | +55.7% |
| 2018 | 20,052 tonnes | +368.8% |
| 2019 | 5,291 tonnes | -73.6% |
| 2020 | 5,914 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 4,511 tonnes | -23.7% |
| 2022 | 3,617 tonnes | -19.8% |
| 2023 | 6,610 tonnes | +82.8% |
| 2024 | 6,050 tonnes | -8.5% |
| 2025 | 6,587 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2026 | 479.69 tonnes | -92.7% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 479.69 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 2.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 479.69 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 70% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,251 tonnes | 4,338 tonnes | 13,378 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 6,334 tonnes | 2,219 tonnes | 20,052 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,824 tonnes | 479.69 tonnes | 6,610 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More climate change data for Sweden
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,738 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 983.81 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,754 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 134.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,196 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,185 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.47 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Sweden?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Sweden was 479.69 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 20,052 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 479.69 tonnes in 2026.
- How does Sweden rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Sweden ranks 139th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.