Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Indonesia
Indonesia: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 610.33 million tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Indonesia, 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 Indonesia is 610.33 million tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,494.0% on the previous year and up 746.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Indonesia peaked at 937.66 million tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 38.29 million tonnes, in 2025.
Indonesia ranks 1st of 248 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 224.46 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 355.98 million tonnes | +58.6% |
| 2005 | 249.76 million tonnes | -29.8% |
| 2006 | 609.12 million tonnes | +143.9% |
| 2007 | 115.26 million tonnes | -81.1% |
| 2008 | 114.66 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 350.41 million tonnes | +205.6% |
| 2010 | 57.82 million tonnes | -83.5% |
| 2011 | 228.86 million tonnes | +295.8% |
| 2012 | 239.44 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 150.39 million tonnes | -37.2% |
| 2014 | 470.64 million tonnes | +212.9% |
| 2015 | 937.66 million tonnes | +99.2% |
| 2016 | 72.14 million tonnes | -92.3% |
| 2017 | 68.90 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 152.55 million tonnes | +121.4% |
| 2019 | 542.52 million tonnes | +255.6% |
| 2020 | 56.57 million tonnes | -89.6% |
| 2021 | 53.15 million tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2022 | 38.53 million tonnes | -27.5% |
| 2023 | 209.04 million tonnes | +442.5% |
| 2024 | 73.31 million tonnes | -64.9% |
| 2025 | 38.29 million tonnes | -47.8% |
| 2026 | 610.33 million tonnes | +1494.0% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 610.33 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.27 million tonnes, 480.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 610.33 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 92,130 tonnes, 6624.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Indonesia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +1494.0% | 38.29 million tonnes | 610.33 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 288.52 million tonnes | 114.66 million tonnes | 609.12 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 292.09 million tonnes | 57.82 million tonnes | 937.66 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 154.17 million tonnes | 38.29 million tonnes | 610.33 million tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
More climate change data for Indonesia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 60,521 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 23,775 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 36,746 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 89.72 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,312 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 101,360 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 26,015 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 75,346 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 98.17 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Indonesia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Indonesia was 610.33 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 Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 937.66 million tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.29 million tonnes in 2025.
- How does Indonesia rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Indonesia ranks 1st out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 746.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia 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.