Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Burundi
Burundi: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 6,136 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Burundi, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Burundi stood at 6,136. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 309.2% on the previous year and up 52.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Burundi peaked at 6,136 in 2026 and was at its lowest, 991.44, in 2011.
Burundi ranks 88th 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.
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5,000 | — |
| 2004 | 5,809 | +16.2% |
| 2005 | 3,703 | -36.2% |
| 2006 | 1,868 | -49.6% |
| 2007 | 1,960 | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 2,379 | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 2,160 | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 4,563 | +111.3% |
| 2011 | 991.44 | -78.3% |
| 2012 | 1,712 | +72.7% |
| 2013 | 2,768 | +61.7% |
| 2014 | 2,177 | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 4,143 | +90.3% |
| 2016 | 4,024 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 1,373 | -65.9% |
| 2018 | 1,228 | -10.6% |
| 2019 | 1,789 | +45.8% |
| 2020 | 1,544 | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 1,407 | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 1,712 | +21.6% |
| 2023 | 1,928 | +12.6% |
| 2024 | 3,162 | +64.0% |
| 2025 | 1,500 | -52.6% |
| 2026 | 6,136 | +309.2% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 6,136 is below the median for low income countries, which is 19,019, 32% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 6,136 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 35,393, 17% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,268 | 1,868 | 5,809 | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,477 | 991.44 | 4,563 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,484 | 1,407 | 6,136 | 7 |
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More climate change data for Burundi
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 7.92 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,926 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 717.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,209 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 43.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 253.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 122.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 131.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.461 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Burundi?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Burundi was 6,136 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 6,136 in 2026.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 991.44 in 2011.
- How does Burundi rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Burundi ranks 88th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi 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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