CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 4,546 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in United Arab Emirates, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in United Arab Emirates stood at 4,546 tonnes.
The figure is up 16.3% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in United Arab Emirates peaked at 6,882 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 631.11 tonnes, in 2018.
That places United Arab Emirates 105th out of 143 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.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6,882 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 3,836 tonnes | -44.3% |
| 2015 | 3,280 tonnes | -14.5% |
| 2016 | 2,282 tonnes | -30.4% |
| 2017 | 1,721 tonnes | -24.6% |
| 2018 | 631.11 tonnes | -63.3% |
| 2019 | 1,986 tonnes | +214.7% |
| 2020 | 1,552 tonnes | -21.8% |
| 2021 | 2,370 tonnes | +52.7% |
| 2022 | 3,627 tonnes | +53.1% |
| 2023 | 3,908 tonnes | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 4,546 tonnes | +16.3% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 4,546 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 54,643 tonnes, 8% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 4,546 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 22,084 tonnes, 21% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,946 tonnes | 631.11 tonnes | 6,882 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 3,201 tonnes | 1,552 tonnes | 4,546 tonnes | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,596 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 556.37 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,039 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.1 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 37.11 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 113.03 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 113.02 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.0084 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.4265 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in United Arab Emirates?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in United Arab Emirates was 4,546 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 6,882 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 631.11 tonnes in 2018.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 105th out of 143 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.