CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Rwanda
Rwanda: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 355.43 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Rwanda, 2013–2023
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Rwanda stood at 355.43 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 54.1% on the previous year and down 80.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Rwanda peaked at 1,844 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 230.66 tonnes, in 2021.
Rwanda ranks 134th of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,844 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 1,245 tonnes | -32.5% |
| 2015 | 588.02 tonnes | -52.8% |
| 2016 | 1,421 tonnes | +141.7% |
| 2017 | 1,116 tonnes | -21.5% |
| 2018 | 1,237 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 2021 | 230.66 tonnes | -81.3% |
| 2023 | 355.43 tonnes | +54.1% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 355.43 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 3,944 tonnes, 9% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 355.43 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5,779 tonnes, 6% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,242 tonnes | 588.02 tonnes | 1,844 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 293.04 tonnes | 230.66 tonnes | 355.43 tonnes | 2 |
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More climate change data for Rwanda
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,059 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,586 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,473 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 5.98 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 88.33 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 388.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 261.95 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 126.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.9885 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Rwanda?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Rwanda was 355.43 tonnes in 2023, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 1,844 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 230.66 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Rwanda rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Rwanda ranks 134th out of 143 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 80.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.