CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Canada
Canada: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 12.31 million tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Canada, 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 Canada is 12.31 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 11.9% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Canada peaked at 13.35 million tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.63 million tonnes, in 2021.
Canada ranks 13th of 197 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Canada, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 9.36 million tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 9.94 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 10.43 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 11.32 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 2017 | 12.25 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 12.92 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 13.35 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 5.16 million tonnes | -61.4% |
| 2021 | 4.63 million tonnes | -10.1% |
| 2022 | 8.95 million tonnes | +93.1% |
| 2023 | 11.01 million tonnes | +23.0% |
| 2024 | 12.31 million tonnes | +11.9% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 12.31 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.69 million tonnes, 7.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.37 million tonnes | 9.36 million tonnes | 13.35 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 8.41 million tonnes | 4.63 million tonnes | 12.31 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More climate change data for Canada
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 44,359 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 9,631 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,728 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,229 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16,823 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 406.39 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 63.48 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Canada?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Canada was 12.31 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 13.35 million tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.63 million tonnes in 2021.
- How does Canada rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Canada ranks 13th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Canada 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.