CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 14,882 tonnes in 2024. ▲ Rising
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Guinea-Bissau, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Guinea-Bissau stood at 14,882 tonnes.
The figure is up 4.3% on the previous year and up 138.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 15,839 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 6,253 tonnes, in 2014.
That places Guinea-Bissau 182nd out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10,701 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 6,253 tonnes | -41.6% |
| 2015 | 11,864 tonnes | +89.7% |
| 2016 | 12,216 tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 15,839 tonnes | +29.7% |
| 2018 | 13,209 tonnes | -16.6% |
| 2019 | 13,238 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 10,909 tonnes | -17.6% |
| 2022 | 13,185 tonnes | +20.9% |
| 2023 | 14,265 tonnes | +8.2% |
| 2024 | 14,882 tonnes | +4.3% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 14,882 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 41,509 tonnes, 36% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 14,882 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,704 tonnes, 15% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,903 tonnes | 6,253 tonnes | 15,839 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 13,310 tonnes | 10,909 tonnes | 14,882 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
- 179 Solomon Islands 16,180 tonnes compare
- 180 Sao Tome and Principe 16,090 tonnes compare
- 181 South Sudan 15,033 tonnes compare
- 183 Comoros 14,132 tonnes compare
- 184 Micronesia (country) 13,460 tonnes compare
- 185 Burundi 12,627 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Guinea-Bissau
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.69 million kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,460 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 527.8 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 932.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 33.29 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 273.82 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 40.84 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 232.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.1541 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Guinea-Bissau?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Guinea-Bissau was 14,882 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 15,839 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,253 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 182nd out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.