Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Philippines
Philippines: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 38,622 tonnes in 2026. ▲ Rising
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Philippines, 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 Philippines is 38,622 tonnes, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 118.8% on the previous year and down 37.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Philippines peaked at 111,408 tonnes in 2020 and was at its lowest, 17,650 tonnes, in 2025.
That places Philippines 49th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Philippines, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 44,384 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 44,802 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 47,118 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 43,184 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2007 | 42,346 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 24,026 tonnes | -43.3% |
| 2009 | 30,322 tonnes | +26.2% |
| 2010 | 53,866 tonnes | +77.6% |
| 2011 | 22,486 tonnes | -58.3% |
| 2012 | 21,636 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 24,728 tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2014 | 34,903 tonnes | +41.1% |
| 2015 | 41,769 tonnes | +19.7% |
| 2016 | 61,592 tonnes | +47.5% |
| 2017 | 47,984 tonnes | -22.1% |
| 2018 | 51,726 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 89,233 tonnes | +72.5% |
| 2020 | 111,408 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2021 | 35,246 tonnes | -68.4% |
| 2022 | 27,227 tonnes | -22.7% |
| 2023 | 39,931 tonnes | +46.7% |
| 2024 | 65,275 tonnes | +63.5% |
| 2025 | 17,650 tonnes | -73.0% |
| 2026 | 38,622 tonnes | +118.8% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 38,622 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,584 tonnes, 6.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 38,622 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 301.22 tonnes, 128.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39,455 tonnes | 24,026 tonnes | 47,118 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 44,992 tonnes | 21,636 tonnes | 89,233 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 47,908 tonnes | 17,650 tonnes | 111,408 tonnes | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Philippines?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Philippines was 38,622 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 111,408 tonnes in 2020.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,650 tonnes in 2025.
- How does Philippines rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Philippines ranks 49th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Philippines 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.