CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Romania
Romania: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 51,879 tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Romania, 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 Romania is 51,879 tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Romania peaked at 90,102 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 30,894 tonnes, in 2020.
Romania ranks 56th of 143 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Romania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 42,846 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 40,078 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 37,333 tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 57,302 tonnes | +53.5% |
| 2017 | 88,717 tonnes | +54.8% |
| 2018 | 90,102 tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 66,988 tonnes | -25.7% |
| 2020 | 30,894 tonnes | -53.9% |
| 2021 | 42,479 tonnes | +37.5% |
| 2022 | 52,482 tonnes | +23.5% |
| 2023 | 53,702 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 51,879 tonnes | -3.4% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 51,879 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 54,643 tonnes, 95% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Romania's 51,879 tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 49,016 tonnes, 1.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 60,481 tonnes | 37,333 tonnes | 90,102 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 46,287 tonnes | 30,894 tonnes | 53,702 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Romania
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 10,127 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,531 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Romania?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Romania was 51,879 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 90,102 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,894 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Romania rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Romania ranks 56th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Romania 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.