CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Madagascar
Madagascar: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 153,934 tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Madagascar, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Madagascar stood at 153,934 tonnes.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Madagascar peaked at 179,518 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 49,700 tonnes, in 2021.
That places Madagascar 130th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 174,542 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 165,375 tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 173,721 tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 164,923 tonnes | -5.1% |
| 2017 | 169,322 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 179,518 tonnes | +6.0% |
| 2019 | 172,303 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 63,600 tonnes | -63.1% |
| 2021 | 49,700 tonnes | -21.9% |
| 2022 | 111,043 tonnes | +123.4% |
| 2023 | 158,899 tonnes | +43.1% |
| 2024 | 153,934 tonnes | -3.1% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 153,934 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 41,509 tonnes, 3.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 153,934 tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,704 tonnes, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 171,386 tonnes | 164,923 tonnes | 179,518 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 107,435 tonnes | 49,700 tonnes | 158,899 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More climate change data for Madagascar
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 23,568 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 7,815 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 15,753 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 29.49 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 562.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,018 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 880.86 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,138 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 3.32 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Madagascar?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Madagascar was 153,934 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 179,518 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 49,700 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Madagascar rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Madagascar ranks 130th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.