Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia

Tunisia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 1,004 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
1,004 tonnes
Change on year
up 195.6%
World rank
108th
of 248 countries
All-time high
4,746 tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
79.82 tonnes
in 2006
Years of data
24
2003–2026

Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia, 2003–2026

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2003201420262003: 307.6 tonnes2004: 302.8 tonnes2005: 377.2 tonnes2006: 79.8 tonnes2007: 364.1 tonnes2008: 1.1k tonnes2009: 287.2 tonnes2010: 676.9 tonnes2011: 1.2k tonnes2012: 861.2 tonnes2013: 2.1k tonnes2014: 1.4k tonnes2015: 607.4 tonnes2016: 786.4 tonnes2017: 4.7k tonnes2018: 1.5k tonnes2019: 788.7 tonnes2020: 1.4k tonnes2021: 3.3k tonnes2022: 1.8k tonnes2023: 1.9k tonnes2024: 433.5 tonnes2025: 339.5 tonnes2026: 1.0k tonnes

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 1,004 tonnes, measured in 2026.

That represents a change of up 195.6% on the previous year and up 27.6% 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 108th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 400.34 tonnes 79.82 tonnes 1,084 tonnes 7
2010s 1,465 tonnes 607.4 tonnes 4,746 tonnes 10
2020s 1,462 tonnes 339.51 tonnes 3,288 tonnes 7

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  5. 110 Netherlands 931.69 tonnes compare
  6. 111 Uruguay 927.62 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia?
Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Tunisia was 1,004 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 108th 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 27.6%. 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

Indicator
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Unit
tonnes
Source
Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
248 places, 5,952 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed

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 07 August 2026.