Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia
Tunisia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 2,106 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia is 2,106 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 520.2% on the previous year and up 167.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia peaked at 4,746 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 79.82 tonnes, in 2006.
That places Tunisia 107th 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 307.58 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 302.84 tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 377.24 tonnes | +24.6% |
| 2006 | 79.82 tonnes | -78.8% |
| 2007 | 364.08 tonnes | +356.1% |
| 2008 | 1,084 tonnes | +197.6% |
| 2009 | 287.16 tonnes | -73.5% |
| 2010 | 676.93 tonnes | +135.7% |
| 2011 | 1,169 tonnes | +72.7% |
| 2012 | 861.17 tonnes | -26.3% |
| 2013 | 2,078 tonnes | +141.3% |
| 2014 | 1,385 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 607.4 tonnes | -56.1% |
| 2016 | 786.39 tonnes | +29.5% |
| 2017 | 4,746 tonnes | +503.5% |
| 2018 | 1,548 tonnes | -67.4% |
| 2019 | 788.73 tonnes | -49.0% |
| 2020 | 1,411 tonnes | +78.9% |
| 2021 | 3,288 tonnes | +133.1% |
| 2022 | 1,838 tonnes | -44.1% |
| 2023 | 1,921 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 433.53 tonnes | -77.4% |
| 2025 | 339.51 tonnes | -21.7% |
| 2026 | 2,106 tonnes | +520.2% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 2,106 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12,315 tonnes, 17% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 2,106 tonnes is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1,273 tonnes, 1.7× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 400.34 tonnes | 79.82 tonnes | 1,084 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,465 tonnes | 607.4 tonnes | 4,746 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,620 tonnes | 339.51 tonnes | 3,288 tonnes | 7 |
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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 pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia was 2,106 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,746 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.82 tonnes in 2006.
- How does Tunisia rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Tunisia ranks 107th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.