CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ireland

Ireland: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 15,163 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
15,163 tonnes
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
74th
of 142 countries
All-time high
15,163 tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
4,808 tonnes
in 2015
Years of data
12
2013–2024

CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ireland, 2013–2024

5.0k7.5k10.0k12.5k15.0k2013201820242013: 5.3k tonnes2014: 4.9k tonnes2015: 4.8k tonnes2016: 4.9k tonnes2017: 4.9k tonnes2018: 5.3k tonnes2019: 6.2k tonnes2020: 5.4k tonnes2021: 6.4k tonnes2022: 12.7k tonnes2023: 14.5k tonnes2024: 15.2k tonnes

Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

Ireland recorded 15,163 tonnes for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in 2024. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 209.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ireland peaked at 15,163 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,808 tonnes, in 2015.

That places Ireland 74th out of 142 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5,191 tonnes 4,808 tonnes 6,150 tonnes 7
2020s 10,832 tonnes 5,422 tonnes 15,163 tonnes 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ireland?
Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ireland was 15,163 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 Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 15,163 tonnes in 2024.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 4,808 tonnes in 2015.
How does Ireland rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
Ireland ranks 74th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 209.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ireland 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

Indicator
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel
Unit
tonnes
Source
OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
143 places, 1,474 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed

Domestic aviation represents flights which depart and arrive within the same country. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.