Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Brunei

Brunei: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 219.8 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)
219.8 tonnes
Change on year
down 50.1%
World rank
144th
of 248 countries
All-time high
7,465 tonnes
in 2016
All-time low
163.02 tonnes
in 2006
Years of data
24
2003–2026

Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Brunei, 2003–2026

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2003201420262003: 1.4k tonnes2004: 2.2k tonnes2005: 2.5k tonnes2006: 163 tonnes2007: 507.8 tonnes2008: 734.4 tonnes2009: 622.9 tonnes2010: 1.7k tonnes2011: 331.6 tonnes2012: 1.0k tonnes2013: 753.7 tonnes2014: 1.6k tonnes2015: 1.4k tonnes2016: 7.5k tonnes2017: 1.4k tonnes2018: 522.1 tonnes2019: 2.2k tonnes2020: 2.9k tonnes2021: 1.4k tonnes2022: 411.8 tonnes2023: 649.1 tonnes2024: 1.7k tonnes2025: 440.4 tonnes2026: 219.8 tonnes

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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  4. 145 Israel 216.13 tonnes compare
  5. 146 Denmark 193.79 tonnes compare
  6. 147 Montenegro 182.01 tonnes compare

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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

Indicator
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires
Unit
tonnes
Source
Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
248 places, 5,952 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed

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.