CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Albania
Albania: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 503,666 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Albania, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Albania recorded 503,666 tonnes for co₂ emissions from international aviation in 2024. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 51.6% on the previous year and up 425.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Albania peaked at 503,666 tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 73,760 tonnes, in 2020.
Albania ranks 88th of 197 countries on this measure, 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 international aviation in Albania, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 98,710 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 95,885 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 92,828 tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 102,776 tonnes | +10.7% |
| 2017 | 122,034 tonnes | +18.7% |
| 2018 | 130,053 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 143,334 tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2020 | 73,760 tonnes | -48.5% |
| 2021 | 120,051 tonnes | +62.8% |
| 2022 | 221,110 tonnes | +84.2% |
| 2023 | 332,147 tonnes | +50.2% |
| 2024 | 503,666 tonnes | +51.6% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 503,666 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 525,131 tonnes, 96% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Albania's 503,666 tonnes is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.03 million tonnes, 49% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 112,232 tonnes | 92,828 tonnes | 143,334 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 250,147 tonnes | 73,760 tonnes | 503,666 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
More climate change data for Albania
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 47.88 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,654 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 846.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,808 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3.19 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 100.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 309.07 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 303.24 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.14 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Albania?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Albania was 503,666 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 503,666 tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 73,760 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Albania rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Albania ranks 88th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 425.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.