Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 157,394 tonnes in 2021. ▼ Falling
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2013–2021
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo is 157,394 tonnes, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 62.8% on the previous year and down 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 217,819 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 96,676 tonnes, in 2020.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 114th of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 180,283 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 183,447 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 209,211 tonnes | +14.0% |
| 2016 | 205,506 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 207,083 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 217,819 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 166,792 tonnes | -23.4% |
| 2020 | 96,676 tonnes | -42.0% |
| 2021 | 157,394 tonnes | +62.8% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 157,394 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 147,334 tonnes, 1.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 157,394 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171,552 tonnes, 92% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 195,734 tonnes | 166,792 tonnes | 217,819 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 127,035 tonnes | 96,676 tonnes | 157,394 tonnes | 2 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 111 Namibia 164,638 tonnes compare
- 112 Zimbabwe 159,788 tonnes compare
- 113 Turkmenistan 159,538 tonnes compare
- 115 Madagascar 156,903 tonnes compare
- 116 Rwanda 147,955 tonnes compare
- 117 Afghanistan 146,713 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2047 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8778 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.05 °C (2026)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 4.2% (2100)
- Population, total, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, total, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban population, per capita 0.4511 units per person (2025)
- Precipitation anomalies, annual growth rate 28.16 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Democratic Republic of Congo was 157,394 tonnes in 2021, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 217,819 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 96,676 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 114th out of 143 countries with data for 2021.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes emissions from both domestic and international aviation. International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.