Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Myanmar
Myanmar: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 300,745 tonnes in 2026. ▼ Falling
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar is 300,745 tonnes, measured in 2026.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and down 56.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Myanmar peaked at 956,915 tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 238,034 tonnes, in 2022.
That places Myanmar 11th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 636,084 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 906,709 tonnes | +42.5% |
| 2005 | 677,704 tonnes | -25.3% |
| 2006 | 660,636 tonnes | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 956,915 tonnes | +44.8% |
| 2008 | 620,047 tonnes | -35.2% |
| 2009 | 840,127 tonnes | +35.5% |
| 2010 | 872,950 tonnes | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 523,899 tonnes | -40.0% |
| 2012 | 704,650 tonnes | +34.5% |
| 2013 | 599,823 tonnes | -14.9% |
| 2014 | 599,480 tonnes | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 503,966 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 2016 | 696,544 tonnes | +38.2% |
| 2017 | 377,150 tonnes | -45.9% |
| 2018 | 331,956 tonnes | -12.0% |
| 2019 | 430,078 tonnes | +29.6% |
| 2020 | 506,198 tonnes | +17.7% |
| 2021 | 513,951 tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 238,034 tonnes | -53.7% |
| 2023 | 446,635 tonnes | +87.6% |
| 2024 | 378,611 tonnes | -15.2% |
| 2025 | 294,462 tonnes | -22.2% |
| 2026 | 300,745 tonnes | +2.1% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 300,745 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12,315 tonnes, 24.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 300,745 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 301.22 tonnes, 998.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 756,889 tonnes | 620,047 tonnes | 956,915 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 564,050 tonnes | 331,956 tonnes | 872,950 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 382,662 tonnes | 238,034 tonnes | 513,951 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More climate change data for Myanmar
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 150.98 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 59,991 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 14,800 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 45,192 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 55.85 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,614 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 48,794 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,645 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 44,150 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 17.53 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Myanmar?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Myanmar was 300,745 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 956,915 tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 238,034 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Myanmar rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Myanmar ranks 11th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.