CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Madagascar
Madagascar: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 2,969 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar is 2,969 tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 62.6% on the previous year and down 89.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Madagascar peaked at 30,689 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2,969 tonnes, in 2024.
Madagascar ranks 113th of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28,512 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 27,984 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 25,378 tonnes | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 22,742 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2017 | 23,747 tonnes | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 30,689 tonnes | +29.2% |
| 2019 | 3,525 tonnes | -88.5% |
| 2021 | 3,993 tonnes | +13.3% |
| 2022 | 10,546 tonnes | +164.1% |
| 2023 | 7,933 tonnes | -24.8% |
| 2024 | 2,969 tonnes | -62.6% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 2,969 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 3,944 tonnes, 75% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 2,969 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,779 tonnes, 51% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 23,226 tonnes | 3,525 tonnes | 30,689 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 6,360 tonnes | 2,969 tonnes | 10,546 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More climate change data for Madagascar
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,568 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,815 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,753 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 29.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 562.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,018 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 880.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,138 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.32 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Madagascar?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Madagascar was 2,969 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 30,689 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,969 tonnes in 2024.
- How does Madagascar rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Madagascar ranks 113th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.