Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Rwanda
Rwanda: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 147,955 tonnes in 2023. ▲ Rising
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Rwanda, 2013–2023
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 147,955 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from aviation in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 78.6% on the previous year and up 74.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Rwanda peaked at 181,956 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 82,845 tonnes, in 2021.
That places Rwanda 116th out of 143 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 84,773 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 88,630 tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 106,930 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 2016 | 127,153 tonnes | +18.9% |
| 2017 | 181,956 tonnes | +43.1% |
| 2018 | 171,819 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 82,845 tonnes | -51.8% |
| 2023 | 147,955 tonnes | +78.6% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 147,955 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 147,334 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 147,955 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171,552 tonnes, 86% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 126,877 tonnes | 84,773 tonnes | 181,956 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 115,400 tonnes | 82,845 tonnes | 147,955 tonnes | 2 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
- 113 Turkmenistan 159,538 tonnes compare
- 114 Democratic Republic of Congo 157,394 tonnes compare
- 115 Madagascar 156,903 tonnes compare
- 117 Afghanistan 146,713 tonnes compare
- 118 Mongolia 121,093 tonnes compare
- 119 Gabon 102,353 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Rwanda
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 14.59 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,059 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,586 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,473 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 88.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 388.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 261.95 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 126.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9885 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Rwanda?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Rwanda was 147,955 tonnes in 2023, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 181,956 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 82,845 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Rwanda rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Rwanda ranks 116th out of 143 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 74.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.