Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Fiji
Fiji: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 398,090 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Fiji, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Fiji stood at 398,090 tonnes.
The figure is down 57.6% on the previous year and down 41.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Fiji peaked at 4.44 million tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 362,626 tonnes, in 2011.
That places Fiji 110th 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 Fiji, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.67 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 570,232 tonnes | -65.9% |
| 2005 | 1.27 million tonnes | +122.0% |
| 2006 | 997,888 tonnes | -21.2% |
| 2007 | 876,922 tonnes | -12.1% |
| 2008 | 979,891 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2009 | 835,719 tonnes | -14.7% |
| 2010 | 1.41 million tonnes | +69.3% |
| 2011 | 362,626 tonnes | -74.4% |
| 2012 | 711,351 tonnes | +96.2% |
| 2013 | 724,877 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 2.29 million tonnes | +216.5% |
| 2015 | 1.59 million tonnes | -30.6% |
| 2016 | 682,828 tonnes | -57.1% |
| 2017 | 3.24 million tonnes | +374.7% |
| 2018 | 2.19 million tonnes | -32.4% |
| 2019 | 677,027 tonnes | -69.1% |
| 2020 | 2.37 million tonnes | +250.1% |
| 2021 | 4.44 million tonnes | +87.5% |
| 2022 | 1.18 million tonnes | -73.5% |
| 2023 | 1.54 million tonnes | +31.1% |
| 2024 | 2.09 million tonnes | +35.4% |
| 2025 | 937,800 tonnes | -55.1% |
| 2026 | 398,090 tonnes | -57.6% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 398,090 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.27 million tonnes, 31% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 398,090 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 92,130 tonnes, 4.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.03 million tonnes | 570,232 tonnes | 1.67 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.39 million tonnes | 362,626 tonnes | 3.24 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.85 million tonnes | 398,090 tonnes | 4.44 million tonnes | 7 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,411 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 381.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,029 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.44 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 36.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 66.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 43.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1652 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Fiji?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Fiji was 398,090 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 Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 4.44 million tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 362,626 tonnes in 2011.
- How does Fiji rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Fiji ranks 110th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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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About this data
Carbon dioxide released by wildfires in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.