CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cambodia
Cambodia: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 2,566 tonnes in 2022. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cambodia, 2013–2022
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cambodia is 2,566 tonnes, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 246.0% on the previous year and down 74.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cambodia peaked at 37,306 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 741.78 tonnes, in 2021.
Cambodia ranks 115th of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cambodia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10,114 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 16,242 tonnes | +60.6% |
| 2015 | 28,796 tonnes | +77.3% |
| 2016 | 24,798 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2017 | 25,780 tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 37,306 tonnes | +44.7% |
| 2019 | 24,101 tonnes | -35.4% |
| 2020 | 8,731 tonnes | -63.8% |
| 2021 | 741.78 tonnes | -91.5% |
| 2022 | 2,566 tonnes | +246.0% |
Cambodia compared with similar countries
- Cambodia's 2,566 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,159 tonnes, 25% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Cambodia's 2,566 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 18,032 tonnes, 14% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23,877 tonnes | 10,114 tonnes | 37,306 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 4,013 tonnes | 741.78 tonnes | 8,731 tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cambodia
- 112 Senegal 3,003 tonnes compare
- 113 Madagascar 2,969 tonnes compare
- 114 Marshall Islands 2,786 tonnes compare
- 116 Uganda 2,433 tonnes compare
- 117 Cote d'Ivoire 2,192 tonnes compare
- 118 Botswana 2,181 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Cambodia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 62.43 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,288 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,008 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,280 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 11.35 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 331.43 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 20,858 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,671 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 19,187 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 6.31 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cambodia?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cambodia was 2,566 tonnes in 2022, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Cambodia?
- The highest recorded value was 37,306 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Cambodia?
- The lowest recorded value was 741.78 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Cambodia rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Cambodia ranks 115th out of 143 countries with data for 2022.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Cambodia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cambodia data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Domestic aviation represents flights which depart and arrive within the same country. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.