CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ireland
Ireland: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 15,163 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Ireland, 2013–2024
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 75th 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 Ireland, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5,288 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 4,898 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2015 | 4,808 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 4,936 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 4,918 tonnes | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 5,341 tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 6,150 tonnes | +15.2% |
| 2020 | 5,422 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 2021 | 6,438 tonnes | +18.7% |
| 2022 | 12,668 tonnes | +96.8% |
| 2023 | 14,470 tonnes | +14.2% |
| 2024 | 15,163 tonnes | +4.8% |
Ireland compared with similar countries
- Ireland's 15,163 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 54,643 tonnes, 28% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Ireland's 15,163 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 49,016 tonnes, 31% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,191 tonnes | 4,808 tonnes | 6,150 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 10,832 tonnes | 5,422 tonnes | 15,163 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More climate change data for Ireland
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 18,098 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 14,433 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,899 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2.7 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.17 kt (2050)
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 75th out of 143 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
Domestic aviation represents flights which depart and arrive within the same country. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.