Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation was 159,788 tonnes in 2018. ▲ Rising
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Zimbabwe, 2013–2018
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2018, annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Zimbabwe stood at 159,788 tonnes. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 15.7% on the previous year and up 26.6% over ten years.
Zimbabwe ranks 112th of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 126,189 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 113,539 tonnes | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 125,337 tonnes | +10.4% |
| 2016 | 129,381 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 138,086 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 159,788 tonnes | +15.7% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 159,788 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 244,252 tonnes, 65% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 159,788 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 171,552 tonnes, 93% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 109 Slovakia 166,690 tonnes compare
- 110 Paraguay 165,970 tonnes compare
- 111 Namibia 164,638 tonnes compare
- 113 Turkmenistan 159,538 tonnes
- 114 Democratic Republic of Congo 157,394 tonnes compare
- 115 Madagascar 156,903 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Zimbabwe
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 178.46 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,716 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,805 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11,912 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 21.9 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 425.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,483 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,345 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 137.94 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 5.08 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Zimbabwe?
- Annual co₂ emissions from aviation in Zimbabwe was 159,788 tonnes in 2018, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 159,788 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 113,539 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for annual co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Zimbabwe ranks 112th out of 143 countries with data for 2018.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.