Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia
Malaysia: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 32,011 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 32,011 tonnes, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 146.3% on the previous year and down 56.3% 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 47th 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.
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 | 24,518 tonnes | 10,298 tonnes | 45,003 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More climate change data for Malaysia
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.4% (2100)
- Population growth 1.2% (2025)
- Population, total 35.98 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.8% (2025)
- Urban population 27.84 million (2025)
- Urban population 77.4% (2025)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 8.16 tonnes per person (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 7.04 billion tonnes (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 8.16 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 8.16 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Malaysia was 32,011 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 47th 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 56.3%. 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 07 August 2026.