CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Myanmar
Myanmar: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 163,657 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Myanmar, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Myanmar stood at 163,657 tonnes.
That represents a change of up 3.6% on the previous year and down 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Myanmar peaked at 515,751 tonnes in 2019 and was at its lowest, 71,833 tonnes, in 2021.
That places Myanmar 126th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 265,080 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 300,060 tonnes | +13.2% |
| 2015 | 310,708 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 367,748 tonnes | +18.4% |
| 2017 | 438,888 tonnes | +19.3% |
| 2018 | 417,516 tonnes | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 515,751 tonnes | +23.5% |
| 2020 | 166,629 tonnes | -67.7% |
| 2021 | 71,833 tonnes | -56.9% |
| 2022 | 94,568 tonnes | +31.6% |
| 2023 | 157,924 tonnes | +67.0% |
| 2024 | 163,657 tonnes | +3.6% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 163,657 tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 193,668 tonnes, 85% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 163,657 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 176,414 tonnes, 93% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 373,679 tonnes | 265,080 tonnes | 515,751 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 130,922 tonnes | 71,833 tonnes | 166,629 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 45,192 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Myanmar?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Myanmar was 163,657 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 515,751 tonnes in 2019.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 71,833 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Myanmar rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Myanmar ranks 126th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.