Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Libya
Libya: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 208,052 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Libya, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Libya recorded 208,052 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from aviation in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.8% on the previous year and down 46.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Libya peaked at 400,692 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 78,794 tonnes, in 2019.
That places Libya 100th out of 143 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Libya, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 400,692 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 389,126 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 129,588 tonnes | -66.7% |
| 2016 | 140,734 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 129,855 tonnes | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 103,913 tonnes | -20.0% |
| 2019 | 78,794 tonnes | -24.2% |
| 2021 | 87,234 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 105,577 tonnes | +21.0% |
| 2023 | 179,641 tonnes | +70.2% |
| 2024 | 208,052 tonnes | +15.8% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 208,052 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 845,146 tonnes, 25% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Libya's 208,052 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 974,118 tonnes, 21% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 196,100 tonnes | 78,794 tonnes | 400,692 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 145,126 tonnes | 87,234 tonnes | 208,052 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,729 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Libya?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Libya was 208,052 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 400,692 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 78,794 tonnes in 2019.
- How does Libya rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Libya ranks 100th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.