CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ghana
Ghana: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 5,341 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ghana, 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 Ghana is 5,341 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 87.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ghana peaked at 47,892 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2,597 tonnes, in 2021.
Ghana ranks 98th 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 42,985 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 42,993 tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 47,892 tonnes | +11.4% |
| 2016 | 34,482 tonnes | -28.0% |
| 2017 | 36,798 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 2018 | 20,888 tonnes | -43.2% |
| 2021 | 2,597 tonnes | -87.6% |
| 2022 | 3,331 tonnes | +28.3% |
| 2023 | 5,616 tonnes | +68.6% |
| 2024 | 5,341 tonnes | -4.9% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 5,341 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,159 tonnes, 53% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 5,341 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,779 tonnes, 92% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37,673 tonnes | 20,888 tonnes | 47,892 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 4,221 tonnes | 2,597 tonnes | 5,616 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ghana?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ghana was 5,341 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 47,892 tonnes in 2015.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,597 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Ghana rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Ghana ranks 98th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.