Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Bhutan
Bhutan: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 452.39 tonnes in 2026. ▼ Falling
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Bhutan, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Bhutan stood at 452.39 tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 79.9% on the previous year and down 74.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Bhutan peaked at 3,246 tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 452.39 tonnes, in 2026.
Bhutan ranks 142nd of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 964.04 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1,618 tonnes | +67.8% |
| 2005 | 1,147 tonnes | -29.1% |
| 2006 | 2,939 tonnes | +156.2% |
| 2007 | 2,570 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 2008 | 1,612 tonnes | -37.3% |
| 2009 | 2,312 tonnes | +43.4% |
| 2010 | 3,246 tonnes | +40.4% |
| 2011 | 1,916 tonnes | -41.0% |
| 2012 | 2,876 tonnes | +50.1% |
| 2013 | 1,489 tonnes | -48.2% |
| 2014 | 2,723 tonnes | +82.9% |
| 2015 | 1,671 tonnes | -38.6% |
| 2016 | 1,775 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2017 | 1,084 tonnes | -38.9% |
| 2018 | 948.66 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 703.17 tonnes | -25.9% |
| 2020 | 1,013 tonnes | +44.1% |
| 2021 | 1,186 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 2022 | 561.52 tonnes | -52.7% |
| 2023 | 1,153 tonnes | +105.4% |
| 2024 | 1,344 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2025 | 2,247 tonnes | +67.2% |
| 2026 | 452.39 tonnes | -79.9% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 452.39 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12,315 tonnes, 4% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 452.39 tonnes is below the median for South Asia, which is 7,326 tonnes, 6% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,880 tonnes | 964.04 tonnes | 2,939 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,843 tonnes | 703.17 tonnes | 3,246 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,137 tonnes | 452.39 tonnes | 2,247 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More climate change data for Bhutan
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 581.26 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 78.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 503.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.2952 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 129 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 40.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 88.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1518 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Bhutan?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Bhutan was 452.39 tonnes in 2026, according to Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 3,246 tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 452.39 tonnes in 2026.
- How does Bhutan rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Bhutan ranks 142nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bhutan 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
PM2.5 emissions represent the quantity of fine particulate matter (diameter less than 2.5 micrometers) released by wildfires, in tonnes. The 2026 data is incomplete and was last updated 18 September 2026.