Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Zambia
Zambia: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 196,926 tonnes in 2018. ▼ Falling
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Zambia, 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 Zambia is 196,926 tonnes, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and down 10.9% over ten years.
That places Zambia 102nd out of 143 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Zambia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 221,085 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 187,927 tonnes | -15.0% |
| 2015 | 176,171 tonnes | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 188,219 tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2017 | 191,646 tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 196,926 tonnes | +2.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 196,926 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 244,252 tonnes, 81% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 196,926 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171,552 tonnes, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Zambia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Zambia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Zambia was 196,926 tonnes in 2018, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 221,085 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 176,171 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Zambia rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Zambia ranks 102nd out of 143 countries with data for 2018.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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.