Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uganda
Uganda: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 54,949 tonnes in 2026. ▼ Falling
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uganda, 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 Uganda is 54,949 tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and down 49.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uganda peaked at 180,508 tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 34,876 tonnes, in 2024.
Uganda ranks 39th of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uganda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 135,589 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 96,476 tonnes | -28.8% |
| 2005 | 180,508 tonnes | +87.1% |
| 2006 | 48,811 tonnes | -73.0% |
| 2007 | 135,985 tonnes | +178.6% |
| 2008 | 100,702 tonnes | -25.9% |
| 2009 | 73,147 tonnes | -27.4% |
| 2010 | 84,997 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2011 | 76,440 tonnes | -10.1% |
| 2012 | 125,270 tonnes | +63.9% |
| 2013 | 101,590 tonnes | -18.9% |
| 2014 | 74,610 tonnes | -26.6% |
| 2015 | 93,967 tonnes | +25.9% |
| 2016 | 109,640 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2017 | 72,181 tonnes | -34.2% |
| 2018 | 66,837 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 36,178 tonnes | -45.9% |
| 2020 | 54,340 tonnes | +50.2% |
| 2021 | 58,295 tonnes | +7.3% |
| 2022 | 41,493 tonnes | -28.8% |
| 2023 | 50,253 tonnes | +21.1% |
| 2024 | 34,876 tonnes | -30.6% |
| 2025 | 52,400 tonnes | +50.2% |
| 2026 | 54,949 tonnes | +4.9% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 54,949 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 19,009 tonnes, 2.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 54,949 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30,647 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 110,174 tonnes | 48,811 tonnes | 180,508 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 84,171 tonnes | 36,178 tonnes | 125,270 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 49,515 tonnes | 34,876 tonnes | 58,295 tonnes | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uganda?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uganda was 54,949 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 180,508 tonnes in 2005.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,876 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Uganda rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Uganda ranks 39th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uganda 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.