Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Taiwan
Taiwan: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 470.53 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Taiwan, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2026, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Taiwan stood at 470.53 tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 80.8% on the previous year and down 49.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Taiwan peaked at 3,974 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 470.53 tonnes, in 2026.
Taiwan ranks 140th of 248 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Taiwan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1,143 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 1,267 tonnes | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 840.06 tonnes | -33.7% |
| 2006 | 1,011 tonnes | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 1,035 tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 1,017 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 1,259 tonnes | +23.8% |
| 2010 | 1,659 tonnes | +31.8% |
| 2011 | 987.85 tonnes | -40.5% |
| 2012 | 930.9 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2013 | 1,292 tonnes | +38.8% |
| 2014 | 1,401 tonnes | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 1,135 tonnes | -19.0% |
| 2016 | 931 tonnes | -18.0% |
| 2017 | 2,091 tonnes | +124.6% |
| 2018 | 2,017 tonnes | -3.5% |
| 2019 | 1,149 tonnes | -43.0% |
| 2020 | 1,593 tonnes | +38.6% |
| 2021 | 2,517 tonnes | +58.0% |
| 2022 | 2,443 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 3,500 tonnes | +43.3% |
| 2024 | 3,974 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2025 | 2,447 tonnes | -38.4% |
| 2026 | 470.53 tonnes | -80.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,082 tonnes | 840.06 tonnes | 1,267 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 1,359 tonnes | 930.9 tonnes | 2,091 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,421 tonnes | 470.53 tonnes | 3,974 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
- 137 Afghanistan 514.54 tonnes compare
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More climate change data for Taiwan
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from oil 0.4% (2024)
- Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement 0.8% (2024)
- Share of cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil 0.5% (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from cement 0.3% (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from flaring 0.0% (2024)
- Per capita CO₂ emissions vs. per capita energy use 11.3 tonnes per person (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population 0.7% (2024)
- Territorial vs. consumption-based CO₂ emissions per capita 11.3 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 11.3 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Taiwan?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Taiwan was 470.53 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 3,974 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 470.53 tonnes in 2026.
- How does Taiwan rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Taiwan ranks 140th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.