CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Myanmar

Myanmar: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 17,726 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
17,726 tonnes
Change on year
down 64.7%
World rank
71st
of 142 countries
All-time high
241,982 tonnes
in 2017
All-time low
17,726 tonnes
in 2024
Years of data
11
2013–2024

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

050.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k2013201820242013: 81.0k tonnes2014: 63.8k tonnes2015: 170.7k tonnes2016: 224.6k tonnes2017: 242.0k tonnes2018: 211.7k tonnes2019: 54.4k tonnes2021: 20.1k tonnes2022: 52.9k tonnes2023: 50.2k tonnes2024: 17.7k tonnes

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

Analysis

Myanmar recorded 17,726 tonnes for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 64.7% on the previous year and down 72.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Myanmar peaked at 241,982 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 17,726 tonnes, in 2024.

That places Myanmar 71st 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 149,755 tonnes 54,406 tonnes 241,982 tonnes 7
2020s 35,223 tonnes 17,726 tonnes 52,889 tonnes 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Myanmar?
Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Myanmar was 17,726 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 Myanmar?
The highest recorded value was 241,982 tonnes in 2017.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Myanmar?
The lowest recorded value was 17,726 tonnes in 2024.
How does Myanmar rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
Myanmar ranks 71st out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Myanmar?
Over the last ten years it is down 72.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Myanmar 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.