South Africa vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 1.58 million tonnes against 1.41 million tonnes in South Africa, a difference of 173,890 tonnes.
That makes United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2013 it was United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
South Africa ranks 25th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th of 143 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.61 million tonnes | 1.48 million tonnes | 123,846 tonnes | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.02 million tonnes | 1.03 million tonnes | 2,311 tonnes | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co₂ emissions from domestic air travel, South Africa or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 1.58 million tonnes against 1.41 million tonnes in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in co₂ emissions from domestic air travel between South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 173,890 tonnes, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- South Africa ranks 25th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th of 143 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Domestic aviation represents flights which depart and arrive within the same country. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.