Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 8,882 in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
8,882
Change on year
down 53.9%
World rank
73rd
of 248 countries
All-time high
24,632
in 2018
All-time low
422.54
in 2009
Years of data
24
2003–2026

Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in United Arab Emirates, 2003–2026

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k25.0k2003201420262003: 795.72004: 898.32005: 5082006: 484.92007: 780.12008: 5852009: 422.52010: 2.1k2011: 1.3k2012: 807.12013: 1.1k2014: 1.8k2015: 2.6k2016: 1.5k2017: 13.2k2018: 24.6k2019: 19.5k2020: 24.0k2021: 20.8k2022: 19.9k2023: 23.9k2024: 20.8k2025: 19.3k2026: 8.9k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 8,882 for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in 2026.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 53.9% on the previous year and up 511.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in United Arab Emirates peaked at 24,632 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 422.54, in 2009.

United Arab Emirates ranks 73rd 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 639.22 422.54 898.3 7
2010s 6,844 807.08 24,632 10
2020s 19,649 8,882 24,046 7

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in United Arab Emirates?
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in United Arab Emirates was 8,882 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 24,632 in 2018.
What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 422.54 in 2009.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
United Arab Emirates ranks 73rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 511.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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