Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Brunei
Brunei: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 219.8 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Brunei, 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 pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Brunei is 219.8 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 50.1% on the previous year and down 97.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Brunei peaked at 7,465 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 163.02 tonnes, in 2006.
That places Brunei 144th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,155 tonnes | 163.02 tonnes | 2,474 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,836 tonnes | 331.56 tonnes | 7,465 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,113 tonnes | 219.8 tonnes | 2,950 tonnes | 7 |
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More climate change data for Brunei
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.0% (2100)
- Population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Population, total 466,330 (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.9% (2025)
- Urban population 349,799 (2025)
- Urban population 75.0% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 26.05 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 427.76 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 26.05 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 26.05 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Brunei?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Brunei was 219.8 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 Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 7,465 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 163.02 tonnes in 2006.
- How does Brunei rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Brunei ranks 144th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei 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 07 August 2026.