CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Austria
Austria: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 2.62 million tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Austria, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from international aviation in Austria is 2.62 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 8.2% on the previous year and up 28.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Austria peaked at 2.92 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 993,079 tonnes, in 2020.
Austria ranks 39th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Austria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1.91 million tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 2.04 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 2.12 million tonnes | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 2.21 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 2.25 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 2.51 million tonnes | +11.7% |
| 2019 | 2.92 million tonnes | +16.4% |
| 2020 | 993,079 tonnes | -66.0% |
| 2021 | 1.20 million tonnes | +20.9% |
| 2022 | 2.04 million tonnes | +70.4% |
| 2023 | 2.43 million tonnes | +18.6% |
| 2024 | 2.62 million tonnes | +8.2% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 2.62 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.69 million tonnes, 1.6× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Austria's 2.62 million tonnes is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.03 million tonnes, 2.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.28 million tonnes | 1.91 million tonnes | 2.92 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.86 million tonnes | 993,079 tonnes | 2.62 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More climate change data for Austria
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,277 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,277 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 5,000 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 178.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 868.87 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 847.05 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 21.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.2 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Austria?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Austria was 2.62 million tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 2.92 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 993,079 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Austria rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Austria ranks 39th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Austria 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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International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.