Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia
Tunisia: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 2,269 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
2,269
Change on year
up 568.2%
World rank
109th
of 248 countries
All-time high
4,746
in 2017
All-time low
79.82
in 2006
Years of data
24
2003–2026
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia is 2,269, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 568.2% on the previous year and up 188.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia peaked at 4,746 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 79.82, in 2006.
That places Tunisia 109th 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 307.58 | — |
| 2004 | 302.84 | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 377.24 | +24.6% |
| 2006 | 79.82 | -78.8% |
| 2007 | 364.08 | +356.1% |
| 2008 | 1,084 | +197.6% |
| 2009 | 287.16 | -73.5% |
| 2010 | 676.93 | +135.7% |
| 2011 | 1,169 | +72.7% |
| 2012 | 861.17 | -26.3% |
| 2013 | 2,078 | +141.3% |
| 2014 | 1,385 | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 607.4 | -56.1% |
| 2016 | 786.39 | +29.5% |
| 2017 | 4,746 | +503.5% |
| 2018 | 1,548 | -67.4% |
| 2019 | 788.73 | -49.0% |
| 2020 | 1,411 | +78.9% |
| 2021 | 3,288 | +133.1% |
| 2022 | 1,838 | -44.1% |
| 2023 | 1,921 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 433.53 | -77.4% |
| 2025 | 339.51 | -21.7% |
| 2026 | 2,269 | +568.2% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 2,269 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12,488, 18% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 2,269 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,376, 1.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 400.34 | 79.82 | 1,084 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,465 | 607.4 | 4,746 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,643 | 339.51 | 3,288 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 106 Mauritania 2,756 compare
- 107 Croatia 2,409 compare
- 108 Rwanda 2,290 compare
- 110 New Zealand 2,118 compare
- 111 Montenegro 2,108 compare
- 112 Fiji 1,999 compare
More climate change data for Tunisia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 241.72 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,824 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,319 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,505 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 8.75 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 125.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,551 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,529 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.55 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.77 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia was 2,269 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,746 in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.82 in 2006.
- How does Tunisia rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Tunisia ranks 109th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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