Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Burundi
Burundi: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 5,074 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 5,074 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 238.3% on the previous year and up 26.1% 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 90th 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Burundi, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5,000 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 5,809 tonnes | +16.2% |
| 2005 | 3,703 tonnes | -36.2% |
| 2006 | 1,868 tonnes | -49.6% |
| 2007 | 1,960 tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 2,379 tonnes | +21.4% |
| 2009 | 2,160 tonnes | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 4,563 tonnes | +111.3% |
| 2011 | 991.44 tonnes | -78.3% |
| 2012 | 1,712 tonnes | +72.7% |
| 2013 | 2,768 tonnes | +61.7% |
| 2014 | 2,177 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 4,143 tonnes | +90.3% |
| 2016 | 4,024 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 1,373 tonnes | -65.9% |
| 2018 | 1,228 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2019 | 1,789 tonnes | +45.8% |
| 2020 | 1,544 tonnes | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 1,407 tonnes | -8.9% |
| 2022 | 1,712 tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2023 | 1,928 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2024 | 3,162 tonnes | +64.0% |
| 2025 | 1,500 tonnes | -52.6% |
| 2026 | 5,074 tonnes | +238.3% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 5,074 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 19,009 tonnes, 27% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 5,074 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30,647 tonnes, 17% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 | 2,332 tonnes | 1,407 tonnes | 5,074 tonnes | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Burundi?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Burundi was 5,074 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 90th 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 up 26.1%. 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 18 September 2026.