Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Syria

Syria: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 1,730 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
1,730
Change on year
down 77.9%
World rank
98th
of 248 countries
All-time high
12,620
in 2019
All-time low
134.64
in 2008
Years of data
24
2003–2026

Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Syria, 2003–2026

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k2003201420262003: 2.6k2004: 1.4k2005: 533.92006: 618.92007: 1.2k2008: 134.62009: 1.0k2010: 1.4k2011: 996.52012: 3.2k2013: 6.7k2014: 3.4k2015: 5.1k2016: 3.9k2017: 5.8k2018: 919.22019: 12.6k2020: 9.4k2021: 1.1k2022: 692.22023: 3.3k2024: 2.9k2025: 7.8k2026: 1.7k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Syria recorded 1,730 for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in 2026.

The figure is down 77.9% on the previous year and down 56.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Syria peaked at 12,620 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 134.64, in 2008.

Syria ranks 98th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,079 134.64 2,600 7
2010s 4,395 919.16 12,620 10
2020s 3,838 692.19 9,353 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Syria?
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Syria was 1,730 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Syria?
The highest recorded value was 12,620 in 2019.
What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 134.64 in 2008.
How does Syria rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
Syria ranks 98th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is down 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Syria 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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Indicator
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
248 places, 5,952 data points, 2003–2026
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