Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires was 93,514 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from wildfires in Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu is 93,514 tonnes, measured in 2026. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 72.8% on the previous year and down 98.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Vanuatu peaked at 7.61 million tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 93,514 tonnes, in 2026.
That places Vanuatu 142nd 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 Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2.47 million tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1.98 million tonnes | -19.7% |
| 2005 | 995,456 tonnes | -49.7% |
| 2006 | 837,029 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 2007 | 2.39 million tonnes | +185.3% |
| 2008 | 1.75 million tonnes | -26.6% |
| 2009 | 2.12 million tonnes | +21.0% |
| 2010 | 2.99 million tonnes | +40.9% |
| 2011 | 3.98 million tonnes | +33.2% |
| 2012 | 2.94 million tonnes | -26.1% |
| 2013 | 4.05 million tonnes | +37.5% |
| 2014 | 4.88 million tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2015 | 4.67 million tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 7.61 million tonnes | +63.1% |
| 2017 | 4.40 million tonnes | -42.3% |
| 2018 | 5.12 million tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2019 | 1.44 million tonnes | -71.9% |
| 2020 | 1.47 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 718,574 tonnes | -51.2% |
| 2022 | 831,067 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2023 | 954,570 tonnes | +14.9% |
| 2024 | 424,664 tonnes | -55.5% |
| 2025 | 344,376 tonnes | -18.9% |
| 2026 | 93,514 tonnes | -72.8% |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's 93,514 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.38 million tonnes, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Vanuatu's 93,514 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 92,130 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.79 million tonnes | 837,029 tonnes | 2.47 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 4.21 million tonnes | 1.44 million tonnes | 7.61 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 691,342 tonnes | 93,514 tonnes | 1.47 million tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
More climate change data for Vanuatu
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 645.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 155.08 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 490.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.5852 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.2124 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.106 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.1064 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0004 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Vanuatu?
- Annual co₂ emissions from wildfires in Vanuatu was 93,514 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 Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 7.61 million tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from wildfires recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 93,514 tonnes in 2026.
- How does Vanuatu rank for annual co₂ emissions from wildfires?
- Vanuatu ranks 142nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.