CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Uruguay

Uruguay: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 476.27 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
476.27 tonnes
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
130th
of 142 countries
All-time high
555.22 tonnes
in 2015
All-time low
2.96 tonnes
in 2017
Years of data
10
2013–2024

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

02004006002013201820242013: 324.4 tonnes2014: 154.1 tonnes2015: 555.2 tonnes2016: 192.4 tonnes2017: 3 tonnes2018: 54 tonnes2021: 452 tonnes2022: 389 tonnes2023: 461 tonnes2024: 476.3 tonnes

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 Uruguay is 476.27 tonnes, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 209.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Uruguay peaked at 555.22 tonnes in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.96 tonnes, in 2017.

That places Uruguay 130th out of 142 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 213.84 tonnes 2.96 tonnes 555.22 tonnes 6
2020s 444.6 tonnes 389.05 tonnes 476.27 tonnes 4

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  4. 131 Namibia 446.01 tonnes compare
  5. 132 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 404.8 tonnes compare
  6. 133 Rwanda 355.43 tonnes compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Uruguay?
Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Uruguay was 476.27 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 Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 555.22 tonnes in 2015.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 2.96 tonnes in 2017.
How does Uruguay rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
Uruguay ranks 130th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 209.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uruguay 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.