CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Malawi
Malawi: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 6,006 tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Malawi, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Malawi stood at 6,006 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 59.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Malawi peaked at 14,735 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3,645 tonnes, in 2013.
That places Malawi 96th out of 143 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Malawi, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3,645 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 14,735 tonnes | +304.3% |
| 2015 | 12,849 tonnes | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 8,413 tonnes | -34.5% |
| 2017 | 10,512 tonnes | +24.9% |
| 2018 | 12,301 tonnes | +17.0% |
| 2024 | 6,006 tonnes | -51.2% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 6,006 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 3,944 tonnes, 1.5× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 6,006 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,779 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10,409 tonnes | 3,645 tonnes | 14,735 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 6,006 tonnes | 6,006 tonnes | 6,006 tonnes | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More climate change data for Malawi
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 415.04 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,106 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,605 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,501 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 89.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,185 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,819 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 366.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 10.64 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Malawi?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Malawi was 6,006 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 14,735 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,645 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Malawi rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Malawi ranks 96th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malawi 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.