Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Thailand
Thailand: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 18.81 million tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Thailand, 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 Thailand is 18.81 million tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 132.9% on the previous year and down 37.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Thailand peaked at 45.78 million tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.77 million tonnes, in 2022.
Thailand ranks 34th 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 27.47 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 45.78 million tonnes | +66.6% |
| 2005 | 38.63 million tonnes | -15.6% |
| 2006 | 25.67 million tonnes | -33.6% |
| 2007 | 42.99 million tonnes | +67.5% |
| 2008 | 27.69 million tonnes | -35.6% |
| 2009 | 26.49 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 35.72 million tonnes | +34.9% |
| 2011 | 15.10 million tonnes | -57.7% |
| 2012 | 30.32 million tonnes | +100.9% |
| 2013 | 27.15 million tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 25.93 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 20.88 million tonnes | -19.5% |
| 2016 | 29.85 million tonnes | +43.0% |
| 2017 | 10.62 million tonnes | -64.4% |
| 2018 | 8.80 million tonnes | -17.1% |
| 2019 | 17.58 million tonnes | +99.7% |
| 2020 | 15.70 million tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 8.37 million tonnes | -46.7% |
| 2022 | 3.77 million tonnes | -54.9% |
| 2023 | 13.85 million tonnes | +267.1% |
| 2024 | 9.67 million tonnes | -30.1% |
| 2025 | 8.08 million tonnes | -16.5% |
| 2026 | 18.81 million tonnes | +132.9% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 18.81 million tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.27 million tonnes, 14.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 18.81 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 92,130 tonnes, 204.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.53 million tonnes | 25.67 million tonnes | 45.78 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 22.19 million tonnes | 8.80 million tonnes | 35.72 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.18 million tonnes | 3.77 million tonnes | 18.81 million tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 22,242 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,353 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,889 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,932 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Thailand?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Thailand was 18.81 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 45.78 million tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.77 million tonnes in 2022.
- How does Thailand rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Thailand ranks 34th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.