Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 13.59 million tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Kazakhstan recorded 13.59 million tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in 2026.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and down 39.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan peaked at 113.93 million tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 10.83 million tonnes, in 2024.
Kazakhstan ranks 43rd of 248 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 87.19 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 113.93 million tonnes | +30.7% |
| 2005 | 89.24 million tonnes | -21.7% |
| 2006 | 98.72 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2007 | 56.67 million tonnes | -42.6% |
| 2008 | 70.04 million tonnes | +23.6% |
| 2009 | 42.98 million tonnes | -38.6% |
| 2010 | 56.26 million tonnes | +30.9% |
| 2011 | 27.81 million tonnes | -50.6% |
| 2012 | 45.13 million tonnes | +62.3% |
| 2013 | 21.83 million tonnes | -51.6% |
| 2014 | 43.86 million tonnes | +100.9% |
| 2015 | 56.85 million tonnes | +29.6% |
| 2016 | 22.30 million tonnes | -60.8% |
| 2017 | 86.67 million tonnes | +288.7% |
| 2018 | 32.93 million tonnes | -62.0% |
| 2019 | 56.94 million tonnes | +72.9% |
| 2020 | 35.87 million tonnes | -37.0% |
| 2021 | 36.35 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 25.84 million tonnes | -28.9% |
| 2023 | 17.10 million tonnes | -33.8% |
| 2024 | 10.83 million tonnes | -36.6% |
| 2025 | 12.97 million tonnes | +19.7% |
| 2026 | 13.59 million tonnes | +4.8% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 13.59 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.27 million tonnes, 10.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 13.59 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 120,250 tonnes, 113.0× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79.82 million tonnes | 42.98 million tonnes | 113.93 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 45.06 million tonnes | 21.83 million tonnes | 86.67 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.79 million tonnes | 10.83 million tonnes | 36.35 million tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More climate change data for Kazakhstan
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 21,403 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,230 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 16,173 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,596 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan was 13.59 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 113.93 million tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.83 million tonnes in 2024.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Kazakhstan ranks 43rd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.