Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 20,989 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Solomon Islands, 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 Solomon Islands stood at 20,989 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 58.2% on the previous year and down 84.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Solomon Islands peaked at 192,405 tonnes in 2005 and was at its lowest, 15,094 tonnes, in 2017.
That places Solomon Islands 162nd 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 Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 135,766 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 116,439 tonnes | -14.2% |
| 2005 | 192,405 tonnes | +65.2% |
| 2006 | 104,446 tonnes | -45.7% |
| 2007 | 127,617 tonnes | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 62,123 tonnes | -51.3% |
| 2009 | 79,109 tonnes | +27.3% |
| 2010 | 52,776 tonnes | -33.3% |
| 2011 | 56,656 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 2012 | 128,926 tonnes | +127.6% |
| 2013 | 105,790 tonnes | -17.9% |
| 2014 | 84,904 tonnes | -19.7% |
| 2015 | 100,425 tonnes | +18.3% |
| 2016 | 131,705 tonnes | +31.1% |
| 2017 | 15,094 tonnes | -88.5% |
| 2018 | 56,163 tonnes | +272.1% |
| 2019 | 30,250 tonnes | -46.1% |
| 2020 | 19,813 tonnes | -34.5% |
| 2021 | 55,764 tonnes | +181.5% |
| 2022 | 52,014 tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2023 | 46,063 tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2024 | 57,548 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2025 | 50,191 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2026 | 20,989 tonnes | -58.2% |
Solomon Islands compared with similar countries
- Solomon Islands's 20,989 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.38 million tonnes, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Solomon Islands's 20,989 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 92,130 tonnes, 23% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 116,844 tonnes | 62,123 tonnes | 192,405 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 76,269 tonnes | 15,094 tonnes | 131,705 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,198 tonnes | 19,813 tonnes | 57,548 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Solomon Islands
More climate change data for Solomon Islands
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 113.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 23.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 90.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0885 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.2385 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5.38 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0009 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Solomon Islands?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Solomon Islands was 20,989 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 Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 192,405 tonnes in 2005.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,094 tonnes in 2017.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Solomon Islands ranks 162nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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.