Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Burundi
Burundi: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 1.35 million tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Burundi, 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 Burundi is 1.35 million tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 218.4% on the previous year and up 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Burundi peaked at 1.74 million tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 303,104 tonnes, in 2011.
That places Burundi 88th 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.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Burundi, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.48 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1.74 million tonnes | +17.7% |
| 2005 | 1.12 million tonnes | -35.3% |
| 2006 | 555,175 tonnes | -50.6% |
| 2007 | 605,248 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2008 | 728,508 tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2009 | 622,959 tonnes | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 1.29 million tonnes | +106.5% |
| 2011 | 303,104 tonnes | -76.4% |
| 2012 | 538,823 tonnes | +77.8% |
| 2013 | 791,020 tonnes | +46.8% |
| 2014 | 621,480 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 1.13 million tonnes | +82.5% |
| 2016 | 1.09 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 388,573 tonnes | -64.4% |
| 2018 | 342,429 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2019 | 523,077 tonnes | +52.8% |
| 2020 | 445,294 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2021 | 392,472 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2022 | 482,604 tonnes | +23.0% |
| 2023 | 532,166 tonnes | +10.3% |
| 2024 | 824,424 tonnes | +54.9% |
| 2025 | 423,094 tonnes | -48.7% |
| 2026 | 1.35 million tonnes | +218.4% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 1.35 million tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 6.31 million tonnes, 21% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 1.35 million tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.74 million tonnes, 15% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 978,521 tonnes | 555,175 tonnes | 1.74 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 702,152 tonnes | 303,104 tonnes | 1.29 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 635,289 tonnes | 392,472 tonnes | 1.35 million tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 85 Turkmenistan 1.46 million tonnes compare
- 86 Eswatini 1.41 million tonnes compare
- 87 United Kingdom 1.40 million tonnes compare
- 89 Belize 1.32 million tonnes compare
- 90 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1.21 million tonnes compare
- 91 Guyana 1.21 million tonnes compare
More climate change data for Burundi
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 7.92 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,926 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 717.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,209 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 43.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 253.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 122.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 131.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.461 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Burundi?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Burundi was 1.35 million 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 1.74 million tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 303,104 tonnes in 2011.
- How does Burundi rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Burundi ranks 88th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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.