Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Malawi
Malawi: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 45,380 tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Malawi, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Malawi stood at 45,380 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Malawi peaked at 62,058 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 35,073 tonnes, in 2013.
Malawi ranks 133rd of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Malawi, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 35,073 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 61,578 tonnes | +75.6% |
| 2015 | 56,981 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 46,415 tonnes | -18.5% |
| 2017 | 50,557 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 62,058 tonnes | +22.8% |
| 2024 | 45,380 tonnes | -26.9% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 45,380 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 147,334 tonnes, 31% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 45,380 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171,552 tonnes, 26% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 52,110 tonnes | 35,073 tonnes | 62,058 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 45,380 tonnes | 45,380 tonnes | 45,380 tonnes | 1 |
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More climate change data for Malawi
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 415.04 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,106 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,605 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,501 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 89.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,185 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,819 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 366.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 10.64 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Malawi?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Malawi was 45,380 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 62,058 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,073 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Malawi rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Malawi ranks 133rd out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Malawi 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.