CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Burundi
Burundi: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 12,627 tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Burundi, 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 Burundi is 12,627 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 25.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Burundi peaked at 20,477 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 7,819 tonnes, in 2019.
That places Burundi 185th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Burundi, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20,477 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 17,044 tonnes | -16.8% |
| 2015 | 15,806 tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 8,816 tonnes | -44.2% |
| 2017 | 12,663 tonnes | +43.6% |
| 2018 | 14,674 tonnes | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 7,819 tonnes | -46.7% |
| 2021 | 12,304 tonnes | +57.4% |
| 2022 | 13,029 tonnes | +5.9% |
| 2023 | 12,988 tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 12,627 tonnes | -2.8% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 12,627 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 41,509 tonnes, 30% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 12,627 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,704 tonnes, 13% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13,900 tonnes | 7,819 tonnes | 20,477 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 12,737 tonnes | 12,304 tonnes | 13,029 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 182 Guinea-Bissau 14,882 tonnes compare
- 183 Comoros 14,132 tonnes compare
- 184 Micronesia (country) 13,460 tonnes compare
- 186 Nauru 11,545 tonnes compare
- 187 Central African Republic 9,788 tonnes compare
- 188 Dominica 9,226 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Burundi
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 7.92 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,926 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 717.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,209 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 2.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 43.18 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 253.56 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 122.17 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 131.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.461 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Burundi?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Burundi was 12,627 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 20,477 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,819 tonnes in 2019.
- How does Burundi rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Burundi ranks 185th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Burundi 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.