Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Brunei
Brunei: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 221.26 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Brunei, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Brunei is 221.26, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of down 49.8% on the previous year and down 97.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Brunei peaked at 7,465 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 163.02, in 2006.
That places Brunei 154th 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Brunei, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,390 | — |
| 2004 | 2,190 | +57.6% |
| 2005 | 2,474 | +12.9% |
| 2006 | 163.02 | -93.4% |
| 2007 | 507.79 | +211.5% |
| 2008 | 734.39 | +44.6% |
| 2009 | 622.85 | -15.2% |
| 2010 | 1,679 | +169.6% |
| 2011 | 331.56 | -80.3% |
| 2012 | 1,013 | +205.7% |
| 2013 | 753.74 | -25.6% |
| 2014 | 1,565 | +107.7% |
| 2015 | 1,425 | -9.0% |
| 2016 | 7,465 | +423.9% |
| 2017 | 1,416 | -81.0% |
| 2018 | 522.09 | -63.1% |
| 2019 | 2,190 | +319.4% |
| 2020 | 2,950 | +34.7% |
| 2021 | 1,437 | -51.3% |
| 2022 | 411.75 | -71.4% |
| 2023 | 649.15 | +57.7% |
| 2024 | 1,684 | +159.4% |
| 2025 | 440.4 | -73.8% |
| 2026 | 221.26 | -49.8% |
Brunei compared with similar countries
- Brunei's 221.26 is above the median for high income countries, which is 221.26, 1.0× the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Brunei's 221.26 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 687.96, 32% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,155 | 163.02 | 2,474 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,836 | 331.56 | 7,465 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,113 | 221.26 | 2,950 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Brunei
More climate change data for Brunei
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 218.54 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 176.15 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 42.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.6647 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0061 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2056 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Brunei?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Brunei was 221.26 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 7,465 in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 163.02 in 2006.
- How does Brunei rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Brunei ranks 154th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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