Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Brunei
Brunei: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 41,059 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Brunei, 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 co₂ emissions from wildfires in Brunei is 41,059 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 50.1% on the previous year and down 96.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Brunei peaked at 1.30 million tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 30,381 tonnes, in 2006.
Brunei ranks 156th 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.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Brunei, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 256,799 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 409,674 tonnes | +59.5% |
| 2005 | 462,258 tonnes | +12.8% |
| 2006 | 30,381 tonnes | -93.4% |
| 2007 | 94,800 tonnes | +212.0% |
| 2008 | 137,483 tonnes | +45.0% |
| 2009 | 114,670 tonnes | -16.6% |
| 2010 | 314,083 tonnes | +173.9% |
| 2011 | 62,052 tonnes | -80.2% |
| 2012 | 189,851 tonnes | +206.0% |
| 2013 | 141,096 tonnes | -25.7% |
| 2014 | 293,402 tonnes | +107.9% |
| 2015 | 265,624 tonnes | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 1.30 million tonnes | +389.8% |
| 2017 | 259,863 tonnes | -80.0% |
| 2018 | 97,098 tonnes | -62.6% |
| 2019 | 409,987 tonnes | +322.2% |
| 2020 | 553,325 tonnes | +35.0% |
| 2021 | 261,875 tonnes | -52.7% |
| 2022 | 77,019 tonnes | -70.6% |
| 2023 | 120,990 tonnes | +57.1% |
| 2024 | 307,766 tonnes | +154.4% |
| 2025 | 82,206 tonnes | -73.3% |
| 2026 | 41,059 tonnes | -50.1% |
Brunei compared with similar countries
- Brunei's 41,059 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Brunei's 41,059 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 92,130 tonnes, 45% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 215,152 tonnes | 30,381 tonnes | 462,258 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 333,421 tonnes | 62,052 tonnes | 1.30 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 206,320 tonnes | 41,059 tonnes | 553,325 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Brunei
More climate change data for Brunei
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 218.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 176.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 42.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.6647 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0061 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2056 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Brunei?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Brunei was 41,059 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 1.30 million tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,381 tonnes in 2006.
- How does Brunei rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Brunei ranks 156th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei 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 CO₂ emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.