CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Eritrea
Eritrea: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 31,781 tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Eritrea, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Eritrea recorded 31,781 tonnes for co₂ emissions from international aviation in 2024.
The figure is up 22.8% on the previous year and up 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Eritrea peaked at 50,099 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 20,981 tonnes, in 2015.
That places Eritrea 165th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 33,863 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 25,392 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 2015 | 20,981 tonnes | -17.4% |
| 2016 | 27,027 tonnes | +28.8% |
| 2017 | 29,269 tonnes | +8.3% |
| 2018 | 50,099 tonnes | +71.2% |
| 2019 | 26,388 tonnes | -47.3% |
| 2022 | 22,578 tonnes | -14.4% |
| 2023 | 25,873 tonnes | +14.6% |
| 2024 | 31,781 tonnes | +22.8% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 31,781 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 41,509 tonnes, 77% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 31,781 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,704 tonnes, 32% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,431 tonnes | 20,981 tonnes | 50,099 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 26,744 tonnes | 22,578 tonnes | 31,781 tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 6,163 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,872 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4,292 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 153.28 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 87.04 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 82.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 4.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.312 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Eritrea?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Eritrea was 31,781 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 50,099 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,981 tonnes in 2015.
- How does Eritrea rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Eritrea ranks 165th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.