CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Malawi
Malawi: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 39,374 tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Malawi, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Malawi stood at 39,374 tonnes.
The figure is up 19.8% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Malawi peaked at 49,758 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 12,390 tonnes, in 2020.
That places Malawi 161st out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Malawi, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 31,428 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 46,843 tonnes | +49.0% |
| 2015 | 44,132 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 38,002 tonnes | -13.9% |
| 2017 | 40,045 tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 49,758 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 2019 | 31,572 tonnes | -36.5% |
| 2020 | 12,390 tonnes | -60.8% |
| 2021 | 14,330 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 2022 | 23,070 tonnes | +61.0% |
| 2023 | 32,875 tonnes | +42.5% |
| 2024 | 39,374 tonnes | +19.8% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 39,374 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 41,509 tonnes, 95% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 39,374 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,704 tonnes, 39% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40,254 tonnes | 31,428 tonnes | 49,758 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 24,408 tonnes | 12,390 tonnes | 39,374 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,819 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Malawi?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Malawi was 39,374 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 49,758 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,390 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Malawi rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Malawi ranks 161st out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malawi 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.