Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Namibia
Namibia: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 164,638 tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Namibia, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 164,638 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from aviation in 2024.
The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 16.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Namibia peaked at 254,290 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 123,602 tonnes, in 2022.
Namibia ranks 111th of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Namibia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 146,504 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 141,736 tonnes | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 167,085 tonnes | +17.9% |
| 2016 | 174,579 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 240,756 tonnes | +37.9% |
| 2018 | 254,290 tonnes | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 183,268 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 2022 | 123,602 tonnes | -32.6% |
| 2023 | 159,031 tonnes | +28.7% |
| 2024 | 164,638 tonnes | +3.5% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 164,638 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 244,252 tonnes, 67% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 164,638 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171,552 tonnes, 96% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 186,888 tonnes | 141,736 tonnes | 254,290 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 149,090 tonnes | 123,602 tonnes | 164,638 tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,137 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3,384 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 57.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 54.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.2054 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Namibia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Namibia was 164,638 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 254,290 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 123,602 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Namibia rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Namibia ranks 111th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Namibia 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.