CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Christmas Island

Christmas Island: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 2,538 tonnes in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
2,538 tonnes
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
194th
of 196 countries
All-time high
6,828 tonnes
in 2014
All-time low
2,285 tonnes
in 2016
Years of data
6
2013–2018

CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Christmas Island, 2013–2018

2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k6.0k7.0k2013201520182013: 6.6k tonnes2014: 6.8k tonnes2015: 2.9k tonnes2016: 2.3k tonnes2017: 2.4k tonnes2018: 2.5k tonnes

Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from international aviation in Christmas Island is 2,538 tonnes, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and down 61.8% over ten years.

Christmas Island ranks 194th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Countries ranked near Christmas Island

  1. 191 Lesotho 2,991 tonnes compare
  2. 192 Eswatini 2,977 tonnes compare
  3. 193 Niue 2,790 tonnes compare
  4. 195 Cocos Islands 2,298 tonnes compare
  5. 196 Tuvalu 928.35 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 197 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Christmas Island?
Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Christmas Island was 2,538 tonnes in 2018, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Christmas Island?
The highest recorded value was 6,828 tonnes in 2014.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Christmas Island?
The lowest recorded value was 2,285 tonnes in 2016.
How does Christmas Island rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
Christmas Island ranks 194th out of 196 countries with data for 2018.
Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Christmas Island?
Over the last ten years it is down 61.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Christmas Island 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

Indicator
CO₂ emissions from international aviation
Unit
tonnes
Source
OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
197 places, 2,260 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed

International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.