Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Singapore
Singapore: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 3,436 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Singapore, 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 Singapore stood at 3,436 tonnes.
The figure is down 97.9% on the previous year and down 89.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Singapore peaked at 1.01 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3,302 tonnes, in 2012.
That places Singapore 177th 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 41,576 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 66,404 tonnes | +59.7% |
| 2005 | 40,763 tonnes | -38.6% |
| 2006 | 12,122 tonnes | -70.3% |
| 2007 | 16,557 tonnes | +36.6% |
| 2008 | 9,064 tonnes | -45.3% |
| 2009 | 19,660 tonnes | +116.9% |
| 2010 | 13,911 tonnes | -29.2% |
| 2011 | 32,547 tonnes | +134.0% |
| 2012 | 3,302 tonnes | -89.9% |
| 2013 | 92,766 tonnes | +2709.4% |
| 2014 | 189,440 tonnes | +104.2% |
| 2015 | 21,161 tonnes | -88.8% |
| 2016 | 32,502 tonnes | +53.6% |
| 2017 | 378,449 tonnes | +1064.4% |
| 2018 | 295,130 tonnes | -22.0% |
| 2019 | 1.01 million tonnes | +243.8% |
| 2020 | 970,028 tonnes | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 673,980 tonnes | -30.5% |
| 2022 | 211,901 tonnes | -68.6% |
| 2023 | 423,215 tonnes | +99.7% |
| 2024 | 186,947 tonnes | -55.8% |
| 2025 | 167,099 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2026 | 3,436 tonnes | -97.9% |
Singapore compared with similar countries
- Singapore's 3,436 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 41,059 tonnes, 8% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Singapore's 3,436 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 92,130 tonnes, 4% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Singapore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +2709.4% | 3,302 tonnes | 92,766 tonnes |
| 2017 | +1064.4% | 32,502 tonnes | 378,449 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29,449 tonnes | 9,064 tonnes | 66,404 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 207,396 tonnes | 3,302 tonnes | 1.01 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 376,658 tonnes | 3,436 tonnes | 970,028 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 174 Grenada 5,398 tonnes compare
- 175 Cape Verde 4,914 tonnes compare
- 176 Guam 3,780 tonnes compare
- 178 Bonaire Sint Eustatius and Saba 2,262 tonnes compare
- 179 Djibouti 1,800 tonnes compare
- 180 Falkland Islands 1,438 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Singapore
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 42,295 kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 22.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 19.69 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0743 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0999 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.2385 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.2385 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0 kt (1992)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0009 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Singapore?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Singapore was 3,436 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 1.01 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,302 tonnes in 2012.
- How does Singapore rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Singapore ranks 177th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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.