CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Ghana
Ghana: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 547,201 tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Ghana, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Ghana stood at 547,201 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and up 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Ghana peaked at 567,503 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 269,807 tonnes, in 2020.
Ghana ranks 85th of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Ghana, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 475,080 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 525,572 tonnes | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 491,313 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2016 | 552,907 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2017 | 557,178 tonnes | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 567,503 tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 551,109 tonnes | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 269,807 tonnes | -51.0% |
| 2021 | 440,304 tonnes | +63.2% |
| 2022 | 547,019 tonnes | +24.2% |
| 2023 | 527,203 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 2024 | 547,201 tonnes | +3.8% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 547,201 tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 193,668 tonnes, 2.8× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 547,201 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,704 tonnes, 5.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 531,523 tonnes | 475,080 tonnes | 567,503 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 466,307 tonnes | 269,807 tonnes | 547,201 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Ghana?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Ghana was 547,201 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 567,503 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 269,807 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Ghana rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Ghana ranks 85th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Ghana 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.