Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Uruguay
Uruguay: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 305,451 tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Uruguay, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 305,451 tonnes for annual co₂ emissions from aviation in 2024.
That represents a change of up 7.4% on the previous year and up 32.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Uruguay peaked at 319,470 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 139,664 tonnes, in 2021.
Uruguay ranks 93rd of 143 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 205,894 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 230,025 tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 277,457 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 2016 | 290,308 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 303,531 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 319,470 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 139,664 tonnes | -56.3% |
| 2022 | 225,067 tonnes | +61.1% |
| 2023 | 284,355 tonnes | +26.3% |
| 2024 | 305,451 tonnes | +7.4% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 305,451 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.71 million tonnes, 11% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 305,451 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 596,907 tonnes, 51% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 271,114 tonnes | 205,894 tonnes | 319,470 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 238,634 tonnes | 139,664 tonnes | 305,451 tonnes | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Uruguay?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Uruguay was 305,451 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 319,470 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 139,664 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Uruguay rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Uruguay ranks 93rd out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Uruguay 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.