Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Uganda
Uganda: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 265,739 tonnes in 2018. ▬ Flat
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Uganda, 2013–2018
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Uganda is 265,739 tonnes, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 22.2% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.
Uganda ranks 96th of 143 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Uganda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 238,819 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 243,411 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 232,252 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2016 | 207,523 tonnes | -10.6% |
| 2017 | 217,482 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2018 | 265,739 tonnes | +22.2% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 265,739 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 147,334 tonnes, 1.8× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 265,739 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171,552 tonnes, 1.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Uganda
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Uganda?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Uganda was 265,739 tonnes in 2018, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 265,739 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 207,523 tonnes in 2016.
- How does Uganda rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Uganda ranks 96th out of 143 countries with data for 2018.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Uganda 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.