Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia
Malaysia: Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires was 45,900 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia is 45,900, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 253.2% on the previous year and down 37.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia peaked at 135,384 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 10,298, 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 pm25 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 56,580 | — |
| 2004 | 71,479 | +26.3% |
| 2005 | 92,694 | +29.7% |
| 2006 | 52,836 | -43.0% |
| 2007 | 59,093 | +11.8% |
| 2008 | 55,945 | -5.3% |
| 2009 | 135,384 | +142.0% |
| 2010 | 63,607 | -53.0% |
| 2011 | 58,887 | -7.4% |
| 2012 | 80,747 | +37.1% |
| 2013 | 60,876 | -24.6% |
| 2014 | 86,714 | +42.4% |
| 2015 | 62,889 | -27.5% |
| 2016 | 73,314 | +16.6% |
| 2017 | 21,043 | -71.3% |
| 2018 | 30,192 | +43.5% |
| 2019 | 59,402 | +96.7% |
| 2020 | 20,989 | -64.7% |
| 2021 | 17,728 | -15.5% |
| 2022 | 10,298 | -41.9% |
| 2023 | 32,604 | +216.6% |
| 2024 | 45,003 | +38.0% |
| 2025 | 12,996 | -71.1% |
| 2026 | 45,900 | +253.2% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 45,900 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,175, 7.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 45,900 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 687.96, 66.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 74,859 | 52,836 | 135,384 | 7 |
| 2010s | 59,767 | 21,043 | 86,714 | 10 |
| 2020s | 26,503 | 10,298 | 45,900 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More climate change data for Malaysia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 621.79 million kg (2050)
- 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)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 7.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 93.41 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 7,214 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,641 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,573 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 13.74 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia?
- Annual pm25 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia was 45,900 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 135,384 in 2009.
- What is the lowest annual pm25 emissions from wildfires recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,298 in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for annual pm25 emissions from wildfires?
- Malaysia ranks 45th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm25 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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