Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Fiji
Fiji: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 1,559 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Fiji, 2003–2026
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 Fiji is 1,559 tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 61.6% on the previous year and down 48.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Fiji peaked at 23,304 tonnes in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,304 tonnes, in 2011.
That places Fiji 113th 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 PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Fiji, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7,435 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 2,689 tonnes | -63.8% |
| 2005 | 6,237 tonnes | +131.9% |
| 2006 | 4,379 tonnes | -29.8% |
| 2007 | 4,114 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 4,112 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 3,723 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 6,877 tonnes | +84.7% |
| 2011 | 1,304 tonnes | -81.0% |
| 2012 | 3,145 tonnes | +141.1% |
| 2013 | 3,333 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 9,700 tonnes | +191.0% |
| 2015 | 7,625 tonnes | -21.4% |
| 2016 | 3,034 tonnes | -60.2% |
| 2017 | 17,315 tonnes | +470.6% |
| 2018 | 10,351 tonnes | -40.2% |
| 2019 | 2,945 tonnes | -71.6% |
| 2020 | 11,926 tonnes | +305.0% |
| 2021 | 23,304 tonnes | +95.4% |
| 2022 | 5,858 tonnes | -74.9% |
| 2023 | 7,524 tonnes | +28.4% |
| 2024 | 10,031 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 2025 | 4,057 tonnes | -59.6% |
| 2026 | 1,559 tonnes | -61.6% |
Fiji compared with similar countries
- Fiji's 1,559 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,584 tonnes, 28% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Fiji's 1,559 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 301.22 tonnes, 5.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,670 tonnes | 2,689 tonnes | 7,435 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 6,563 tonnes | 1,304 tonnes | 17,315 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,180 tonnes | 1,559 tonnes | 23,304 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Fiji
- 110 Montenegro 1,836 tonnes compare
- 111 Azerbaijan 1,761 tonnes compare
- 112 Oman 1,602 tonnes compare
- 114 Jamaica 1,555 tonnes compare
- 115 North Macedonia 1,317 tonnes compare
- 116 Suriname 1,275 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Fiji
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 7.54 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,411 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 381.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,029 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.44 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 36.76 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 66.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 43.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1652 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Fiji?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Fiji was 1,559 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 Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 23,304 tonnes in 2021.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,304 tonnes in 2011.
- How does Fiji rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Fiji ranks 113th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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.