CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cameroon
Cameroon: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 4,842 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cameroon, 2013–2024
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 Cameroon is 4,842 tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is down 35.9% on the previous year and down 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cameroon peaked at 37,920 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 4,842 tonnes, in 2024.
That places Cameroon 102nd out of 143 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 32,588 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 29,036 tonnes | -10.9% |
| 2015 | 33,633 tonnes | +15.8% |
| 2016 | 37,460 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2017 | 29,406 tonnes | -21.5% |
| 2018 | 37,920 tonnes | +29.0% |
| 2019 | 14,125 tonnes | -62.7% |
| 2020 | 9,096 tonnes | -35.6% |
| 2021 | 17,726 tonnes | +94.9% |
| 2022 | 16,187 tonnes | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 7,548 tonnes | -53.4% |
| 2024 | 4,842 tonnes | -35.9% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 4,842 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,159 tonnes, 48% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 4,842 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,779 tonnes, 84% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,595 tonnes | 14,125 tonnes | 37,920 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 11,080 tonnes | 4,842 tonnes | 17,726 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 15,120 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,419 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 9,701 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 20.45 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 346.46 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,047 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 798.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 248.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.01 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cameroon?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cameroon was 4,842 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 37,920 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,842 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Cameroon rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Cameroon ranks 102nd out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.