CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cuba
Cuba: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 5,204 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cuba, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cuba stood at 5,204 tonnes.
That represents a change of down 24.4% on the previous year and down 89.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cuba peaked at 88,517 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3,768 tonnes, in 2022.
Cuba ranks 99th of 143 countries on this measure, 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 Cuba, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 62,412 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 49,803 tonnes | -20.2% |
| 2015 | 66,868 tonnes | +34.3% |
| 2016 | 75,245 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2017 | 88,517 tonnes | +17.6% |
| 2018 | 45,613 tonnes | -48.5% |
| 2019 | 9,465 tonnes | -79.3% |
| 2022 | 3,768 tonnes | -60.2% |
| 2023 | 6,881 tonnes | +82.6% |
| 2024 | 5,204 tonnes | -24.4% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 5,204 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 25,714 tonnes, 20% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 5,204 tonnes is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 17,767 tonnes, 29% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 56,846 tonnes | 9,465 tonnes | 88,517 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 5,284 tonnes | 3,768 tonnes | 6,881 tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
More climate change data for Cuba
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,131 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,149 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,982 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 11.88 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 320.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,054 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 500.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,554 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.89 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cuba?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Cuba was 5,204 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 Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 88,517 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,768 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Cuba rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Cuba ranks 99th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba 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.