Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Malaysia
Malaysia: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 8.24 million tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is 8.24 million tonnes, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 232.2% on the previous year and down 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Malaysia peaked at 23.81 million tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.92 million tonnes, in 2022.
Malaysia ranks 52nd 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10.44 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 12.86 million tonnes | +23.2% |
| 2005 | 16.83 million tonnes | +30.8% |
| 2006 | 9.58 million tonnes | -43.1% |
| 2007 | 10.48 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 10.20 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 23.81 million tonnes | +133.5% |
| 2010 | 11.60 million tonnes | -51.3% |
| 2011 | 10.97 million tonnes | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 14.72 million tonnes | +34.2% |
| 2013 | 11.31 million tonnes | -23.2% |
| 2014 | 15.77 million tonnes | +39.5% |
| 2015 | 11.56 million tonnes | -26.7% |
| 2016 | 12.99 million tonnes | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 4.61 million tonnes | -64.5% |
| 2018 | 5.48 million tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2019 | 10.22 million tonnes | +86.6% |
| 2020 | 3.88 million tonnes | -62.1% |
| 2021 | 4.38 million tonnes | +13.1% |
| 2022 | 1.92 million tonnes | -56.1% |
| 2023 | 4.97 million tonnes | +158.2% |
| 2024 | 8.37 million tonnes | +68.4% |
| 2025 | 2.48 million tonnes | -70.3% |
| 2026 | 8.24 million tonnes | +232.2% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 8.24 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.27 million tonnes, 6.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 8.24 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 92,130 tonnes, 89.5× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.46 million tonnes | 9.58 million tonnes | 23.81 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 10.92 million tonnes | 4.61 million tonnes | 15.77 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.89 million tonnes | 1.92 million tonnes | 8.37 million tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More climate change data for Malaysia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,551 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,936 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,616 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 7.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 93.41 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,214 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,641 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,573 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 13.74 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Malaysia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Malaysia was 8.24 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 23.81 million tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.92 million tonnes in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Malaysia ranks 52nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.