Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uruguay
Uruguay: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 1,172 tonnes in 2026. ▼ Falling
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uruguay, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uruguay stood at 1,172 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 43.5% on the previous year and down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uruguay peaked at 7,076 tonnes in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1,068 tonnes, in 2024.
That places Uruguay 118th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,945 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 4,966 tonnes | +68.6% |
| 2005 | 5,794 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 2006 | 2,423 tonnes | -58.2% |
| 2007 | 3,740 tonnes | +54.4% |
| 2008 | 7,076 tonnes | +89.2% |
| 2009 | 4,957 tonnes | -29.9% |
| 2010 | 4,720 tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 4,849 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 3,104 tonnes | -36.0% |
| 2013 | 2,239 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 2014 | 1,595 tonnes | -28.7% |
| 2015 | 5,001 tonnes | +213.5% |
| 2016 | 1,353 tonnes | -72.9% |
| 2017 | 1,609 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2018 | 2,089 tonnes | +29.9% |
| 2019 | 3,222 tonnes | +54.2% |
| 2020 | 4,067 tonnes | +26.2% |
| 2021 | 3,236 tonnes | -20.4% |
| 2022 | 3,389 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 2,379 tonnes | -29.8% |
| 2024 | 1,068 tonnes | -55.1% |
| 2025 | 2,074 tonnes | +94.3% |
| 2026 | 1,172 tonnes | -43.5% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 1,172 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26 tonnes, 5.3× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 1,172 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,415 tonnes, 83% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,557 tonnes | 2,423 tonnes | 7,076 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,978 tonnes | 1,353 tonnes | 5,001 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,484 tonnes | 1,068 tonnes | 4,067 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More climate change data for Uruguay
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 30,988 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,806 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,182 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,098 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,759 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uruguay?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Uruguay was 1,172 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 7,076 tonnes in 2008.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,068 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Uruguay rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Uruguay ranks 118th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.