Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia
Malaysia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 44,644 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia, 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 Malaysia is 44,644 tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 243.5% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia peaked at 135,384 tonnes in 2009 and was at its lowest, 10,298 tonnes, in 2022.
That places Malaysia 45th 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 56,580 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 71,479 tonnes | +26.3% |
| 2005 | 92,694 tonnes | +29.7% |
| 2006 | 52,836 tonnes | -43.0% |
| 2007 | 59,093 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 55,945 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 135,384 tonnes | +142.0% |
| 2010 | 63,607 tonnes | -53.0% |
| 2011 | 58,887 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2012 | 80,747 tonnes | +37.1% |
| 2013 | 60,876 tonnes | -24.6% |
| 2014 | 86,714 tonnes | +42.4% |
| 2015 | 62,889 tonnes | -27.5% |
| 2016 | 73,314 tonnes | +16.6% |
| 2017 | 21,043 tonnes | -71.3% |
| 2018 | 30,192 tonnes | +43.5% |
| 2019 | 59,402 tonnes | +96.7% |
| 2020 | 20,989 tonnes | -64.7% |
| 2021 | 17,728 tonnes | -15.5% |
| 2022 | 10,298 tonnes | -41.9% |
| 2023 | 32,604 tonnes | +216.6% |
| 2024 | 45,003 tonnes | +38.0% |
| 2025 | 12,996 tonnes | -71.1% |
| 2026 | 44,644 tonnes | +243.5% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 44,644 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,584 tonnes, 8.0× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 44,644 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 301.22 tonnes, 148.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74,859 tonnes | 52,836 tonnes | 135,384 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 59,767 tonnes | 21,043 tonnes | 86,714 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,323 tonnes | 10,298 tonnes | 45,003 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More climate change data for Malaysia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,551 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,936 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,616 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,641 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia was 44,644 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 135,384 tonnes in 2009.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,298 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Malaysia ranks 45th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.