Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Rwanda
Rwanda: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 2,192 tonnes in 2026. ▬ Flat
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Rwanda, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 2,192 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026.
The figure is up 99.9% on the previous year and down 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Rwanda peaked at 2,233 tonnes in 2016 and was at its lowest, 315.19 tonnes, in 2011.
That places Rwanda 106th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,707 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1,520 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 1,415 tonnes | -6.9% |
| 2006 | 928.71 tonnes | -34.4% |
| 2007 | 499.73 tonnes | -46.2% |
| 2008 | 616.03 tonnes | +23.3% |
| 2009 | 860.76 tonnes | +39.7% |
| 2010 | 1,766 tonnes | +105.2% |
| 2011 | 315.19 tonnes | -82.2% |
| 2012 | 1,342 tonnes | +325.7% |
| 2013 | 2,129 tonnes | +58.6% |
| 2014 | 836.03 tonnes | -60.7% |
| 2015 | 2,136 tonnes | +155.5% |
| 2016 | 2,233 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 1,373 tonnes | -38.5% |
| 2018 | 625.31 tonnes | -54.5% |
| 2019 | 1,140 tonnes | +82.3% |
| 2020 | 467.12 tonnes | -59.0% |
| 2021 | 1,055 tonnes | +125.9% |
| 2022 | 894.88 tonnes | -15.2% |
| 2023 | 831.53 tonnes | -7.1% |
| 2024 | 1,122 tonnes | +34.9% |
| 2025 | 1,096 tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2026 | 2,192 tonnes | +99.9% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 2,192 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 19,009 tonnes, 12% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 2,192 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30,647 tonnes, 7% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,078 tonnes | 499.73 tonnes | 1,707 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,389 tonnes | 315.19 tonnes | 2,233 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,094 tonnes | 467.12 tonnes | 2,192 tonnes | 7 |
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More climate change data for Rwanda
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 14.59 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,059 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,586 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,473 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 88.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 388.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 261.95 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 126.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9885 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Rwanda?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Rwanda was 2,192 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 2,233 tonnes in 2016.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 315.19 tonnes in 2011.
- How does Rwanda rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Rwanda ranks 106th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.