Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Burundi
Burundi: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 1,388 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Burundi, 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 Burundi stood at 1,388 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 7.5% on the previous year and down 65.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Burundi peaked at 5,809 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 991.44 tonnes, in 2011.
Burundi ranks 102nd of 248 countries on this measure, 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 | 3,268 tonnes | 1,868 tonnes | 5,809 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,477 tonnes | 991.44 tonnes | 4,563 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,806 tonnes | 1,388 tonnes | 3,162 tonnes | 7 |
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More climate change data for Burundi
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.4% (2100)
- Population growth 2.4% (2025)
- Population, total 14.39 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 5.8% (2025)
- Urban population 3.70 million (2025)
- Urban population 25.7% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 0.0653 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 16.69 million tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 0.0653 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 0.0653 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Burundi?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Burundi was 1,388 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 5,809 tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 991.44 tonnes in 2011.
- How does Burundi rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Burundi ranks 102nd out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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.