CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Canada
Canada: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 6.53 million tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Canada, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Canada stood at 6.53 million tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Canada peaked at 7.36 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.66 million tonnes, in 2020.
That places Canada 9th out of 143 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Canada, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5.44 million tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 5.64 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 5.81 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 5.92 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 6.13 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 6.29 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 7.36 million tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2020 | 3.66 million tonnes | -50.3% |
| 2021 | 3.92 million tonnes | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 5.99 million tonnes | +53.0% |
| 2023 | 6.63 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2024 | 6.53 million tonnes | -1.5% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 6.53 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 54,643 tonnes, 119.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.09 million tonnes | 5.44 million tonnes | 7.36 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 5.35 million tonnes | 3.66 million tonnes | 6.63 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More climate change data for Canada
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 44,359 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 9,631 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,728 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,229 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16,823 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 406.39 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 63.48 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Canada?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Canada was 6.53 million 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 7.36 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.66 million tonnes in 2020.
- How does Canada rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Canada ranks 9th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada 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.