Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 47,311 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Kazakhstan recorded 47,311 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and down 39.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan peaked at 375,566 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 34,776 tonnes, in 2024.
That places Kazakhstan 44th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 302,574 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 375,566 tonnes | +24.1% |
| 2005 | 287,591 tonnes | -23.4% |
| 2006 | 320,984 tonnes | +11.6% |
| 2007 | 189,987 tonnes | -40.8% |
| 2008 | 243,082 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 2009 | 145,208 tonnes | -40.3% |
| 2010 | 192,300 tonnes | +32.4% |
| 2011 | 91,571 tonnes | -52.4% |
| 2012 | 162,909 tonnes | +77.9% |
| 2013 | 71,450 tonnes | -56.1% |
| 2014 | 149,298 tonnes | +109.0% |
| 2015 | 190,995 tonnes | +27.9% |
| 2016 | 78,040 tonnes | -59.1% |
| 2017 | 282,870 tonnes | +262.5% |
| 2018 | 109,533 tonnes | -61.3% |
| 2019 | 190,458 tonnes | +73.9% |
| 2020 | 124,201 tonnes | -34.8% |
| 2021 | 125,404 tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 94,995 tonnes | -24.2% |
| 2023 | 59,612 tonnes | -37.2% |
| 2024 | 34,776 tonnes | -41.7% |
| 2025 | 44,786 tonnes | +28.8% |
| 2026 | 47,311 tonnes | +5.6% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 47,311 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,584 tonnes, 8.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 47,311 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 687.39 tonnes, 68.8× the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 266,427 tonnes | 145,208 tonnes | 375,566 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 151,942 tonnes | 71,450 tonnes | 282,870 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 75,869 tonnes | 34,776 tonnes | 125,404 tonnes | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Kazakhstan was 47,311 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 375,566 tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,776 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Kazakhstan ranks 44th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.