Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Suriname
Suriname: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 233,309 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Suriname, 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 Suriname stood at 233,309 tonnes.
The figure is down 14.8% on the previous year and down 74.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Suriname peaked at 2.19 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 219,326 tonnes, in 2021.
That places Suriname 127th 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 Suriname, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.27 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1.00 million tonnes | -21.3% |
| 2005 | 433,648 tonnes | -56.7% |
| 2006 | 577,654 tonnes | +33.2% |
| 2007 | 298,536 tonnes | -48.3% |
| 2008 | 730,147 tonnes | +144.6% |
| 2009 | 1.15 million tonnes | +57.3% |
| 2010 | 506,030 tonnes | -55.9% |
| 2011 | 429,392 tonnes | -15.1% |
| 2012 | 935,394 tonnes | +117.8% |
| 2013 | 469,681 tonnes | -49.8% |
| 2014 | 708,436 tonnes | +50.8% |
| 2015 | 861,028 tonnes | +21.5% |
| 2016 | 925,661 tonnes | +7.5% |
| 2017 | 375,712 tonnes | -59.4% |
| 2018 | 648,900 tonnes | +72.7% |
| 2019 | 761,500 tonnes | +17.4% |
| 2020 | 381,932 tonnes | -49.8% |
| 2021 | 219,326 tonnes | -42.6% |
| 2022 | 307,777 tonnes | +40.3% |
| 2023 | 1.27 million tonnes | +313.4% |
| 2024 | 2.19 million tonnes | +72.4% |
| 2025 | 273,720 tonnes | -87.5% |
| 2026 | 233,309 tonnes | -14.8% |
Suriname compared with similar countries
- Suriname's 233,309 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.27 million tonnes, 18% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Suriname's 233,309 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 311,510 tonnes, 75% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 780,284 tonnes | 298,536 tonnes | 1.27 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 662,173 tonnes | 375,712 tonnes | 935,394 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 697,425 tonnes | 219,326 tonnes | 2.19 million tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
More climate change data for Suriname
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 8.45 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 240.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 98.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 141.64 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.3725 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 535.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 63.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 472.57 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2378 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Suriname?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Suriname was 233,309 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 Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 2.19 million tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 219,326 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Suriname rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Suriname ranks 127th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Suriname?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Suriname 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.