Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Sweden
Sweden: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 491.25 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Sweden, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Sweden stood at 491.25. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 92.5% on the previous year and down 82.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Sweden peaked at 20,052 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 491.25, in 2026.
Sweden ranks 144th 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Sweden, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7,097 | — |
| 2004 | 6,769 | -4.6% |
| 2005 | 4,764 | -29.6% |
| 2006 | 9,977 | +109.4% |
| 2007 | 4,433 | -55.6% |
| 2008 | 4,338 | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 13,378 | +208.4% |
| 2010 | 2,219 | -83.4% |
| 2011 | 7,143 | +221.9% |
| 2012 | 2,985 | -58.2% |
| 2013 | 2,631 | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 13,577 | +416.1% |
| 2015 | 2,416 | -82.2% |
| 2016 | 2,747 | +13.7% |
| 2017 | 4,277 | +55.7% |
| 2018 | 20,052 | +368.8% |
| 2019 | 5,291 | -73.6% |
| 2020 | 5,914 | +11.8% |
| 2021 | 4,511 | -23.7% |
| 2022 | 3,617 | -19.8% |
| 2023 | 6,610 | +82.8% |
| 2024 | 6,050 | -8.5% |
| 2025 | 6,587 | +8.9% |
| 2026 | 491.25 | -92.5% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 491.25 is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26, 2.2× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 491.25 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 698.14, 70% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,251 | 4,338 | 13,378 | 7 |
| 2010s | 6,334 | 2,219 | 20,052 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,826 | 491.25 | 6,610 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
More climate change data for Sweden
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 160.40 million kg (2050)
- 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Sweden?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Sweden was 491.25 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 20,052 in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 491.25 in 2026.
- How does Sweden rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Sweden ranks 144th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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