Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Thailand
Thailand: Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires was 99,753 tonnes in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Thailand, 2003–2026
Source: Global Wildfire Information System (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 99,753 tonnes for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in 2026.
The figure is up 128.6% on the previous year and down 37.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Thailand peaked at 248,490 tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 19,860 tonnes, in 2022.
That places Thailand 29th 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.
Annual PM2.5 emissions from wildfires in Thailand, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 147,502 tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 248,490 tonnes | +68.5% |
| 2005 | 208,129 tonnes | -16.2% |
| 2006 | 137,546 tonnes | -33.9% |
| 2007 | 231,403 tonnes | +68.2% |
| 2008 | 150,468 tonnes | -35.0% |
| 2009 | 143,415 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2010 | 190,391 tonnes | +32.8% |
| 2011 | 79,760 tonnes | -58.1% |
| 2012 | 164,147 tonnes | +105.8% |
| 2013 | 144,666 tonnes | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 140,040 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2015 | 113,026 tonnes | -19.3% |
| 2016 | 160,127 tonnes | +41.7% |
| 2017 | 57,288 tonnes | -64.2% |
| 2018 | 47,183 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 2019 | 94,028 tonnes | +99.3% |
| 2020 | 84,134 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 44,761 tonnes | -46.8% |
| 2022 | 19,860 tonnes | -55.6% |
| 2023 | 74,198 tonnes | +273.6% |
| 2024 | 52,631 tonnes | -29.1% |
| 2025 | 43,641 tonnes | -17.1% |
| 2026 | 99,753 tonnes | +128.6% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 99,753 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,584 tonnes, 17.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 99,753 tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 301.22 tonnes, 331.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 180,993 tonnes | 137,546 tonnes | 248,490 tonnes | 7 |
| 2010s | 119,066 tonnes | 47,183 tonnes | 190,391 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 59,854 tonnes | 19,860 tonnes | 99,753 tonnes | 7 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 22,242 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,353 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,889 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,932 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Thailand?
- Annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires in Thailand was 99,753 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 248,490 tonnes in 2004.
- What is the lowest annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,860 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Thailand rank for annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires?
- Thailand ranks 29th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual pm2.5 emissions from wildfires rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.