CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Libya
Libya: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 180,633 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Libya, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Libya stood at 180,633 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 18.7% on the previous year and down 42.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Libya peaked at 316,845 tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 27,558 tonnes, in 2020.
Libya ranks 120th of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Libya, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 316,845 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 311,582 tonnes | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 100,595 tonnes | -67.7% |
| 2016 | 100,729 tonnes | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 108,669 tonnes | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 90,244 tonnes | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 77,498 tonnes | -14.1% |
| 2020 | 27,558 tonnes | -64.4% |
| 2021 | 65,256 tonnes | +136.8% |
| 2022 | 93,101 tonnes | +42.7% |
| 2023 | 152,143 tonnes | +63.4% |
| 2024 | 180,633 tonnes | +18.7% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 180,633 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 525,131 tonnes, 34% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 180,633 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 881,870 tonnes, 20% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 158,023 tonnes | 77,498 tonnes | 316,845 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 103,738 tonnes | 27,558 tonnes | 180,633 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More climate change data for Libya
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 76.27 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,729 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 6.12 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 97.48 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 455.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 452.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.71 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Libya?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Libya was 180,633 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 316,845 tonnes in 2013.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,558 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Libya rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Libya ranks 120th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.