Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Namibia
Namibia: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 11.14 million tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Namibia, 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 Namibia stood at 11.14 million tonnes.
The figure is up 19.7% on the previous year and down 32.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Namibia peaked at 79.11 million tonnes in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6.68 million tonnes, in 2024.
That places Namibia 48th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 20.67 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 21.41 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 19.89 million tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 26.99 million tonnes | +35.7% |
| 2007 | 33.75 million tonnes | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 21.35 million tonnes | -36.7% |
| 2009 | 38.79 million tonnes | +81.7% |
| 2010 | 35.98 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 77.65 million tonnes | +115.8% |
| 2012 | 79.11 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 29.52 million tonnes | -62.7% |
| 2014 | 21.98 million tonnes | -25.6% |
| 2015 | 19.45 million tonnes | -11.5% |
| 2016 | 16.48 million tonnes | -15.3% |
| 2017 | 18.14 million tonnes | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 14.37 million tonnes | -20.8% |
| 2019 | 7.06 million tonnes | -50.9% |
| 2020 | 18.38 million tonnes | +160.5% |
| 2021 | 25.66 million tonnes | +39.6% |
| 2022 | 18.31 million tonnes | -28.6% |
| 2023 | 20.43 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 2024 | 6.68 million tonnes | -67.3% |
| 2025 | 9.31 million tonnes | +39.3% |
| 2026 | 11.14 million tonnes | +19.7% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 11.14 million tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.38 million tonnes, 3.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 11.14 million tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.74 million tonnes, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.12 million tonnes | 19.89 million tonnes | 38.79 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 31.97 million tonnes | 7.06 million tonnes | 79.11 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.70 million tonnes | 6.68 million tonnes | 25.66 million tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More climate change data for Namibia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 5.64 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,137 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,753 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,384 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 120.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 57.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 54.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2054 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Namibia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Namibia was 11.14 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 79.11 million tonnes in 2012.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.68 million tonnes in 2024.
- How does Namibia rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Namibia ranks 48th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.