CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel was 2,025 tonnes in 2021. ▼ Falling
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Vanuatu, 2013–2021
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 Vanuatu is 2,025 tonnes, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 76.3% on the previous year and down 73.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Vanuatu peaked at 8,551 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2,025 tonnes, in 2021.
Vanuatu ranks 119th of 143 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 7,751 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 7,858 tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 7,420 tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2016 | 6,970 tonnes | -6.1% |
| 2017 | 8,043 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 2018 | 8,551 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 2021 | 2,025 tonnes | -76.3% |
Vanuatu compared with similar countries
- Vanuatu's 2,025 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,159 tonnes, 20% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Vanuatu's 2,025 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 18,032 tonnes, 11% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,766 tonnes | 6,970 tonnes | 8,551 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 2,025 tonnes | 2,025 tonnes | 2,025 tonnes | 1 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 116 Uganda 2,433 tonnes compare
- 117 Cote d'Ivoire 2,192 tonnes compare
- 118 Botswana 2,181 tonnes compare
- 120 Mauritania 1,823 tonnes compare
- 121 El Salvador 1,735 tonnes
- 122 Niger 1,613 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Vanuatu
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 0 kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 645.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 155.08 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 490.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.5852 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 17.51 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0.2124 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0.106 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.1064 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0004 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Vanuatu?
- Co₂ emissions from domestic air travel in Vanuatu was 2,025 tonnes in 2021, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 8,551 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from domestic air travel recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,025 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Vanuatu rank for co₂ emissions from domestic air travel?
- Vanuatu ranks 119th out of 143 countries with data for 2021.
- Is co₂ emissions from domestic air travel rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is down 73.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.