What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in OECD?

Co₂ emissions from international aviation in OECD was 303.73 million tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in OECD?

The highest recorded value was 320.15 million tonnes in 2019.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in OECD?

The lowest recorded value was 126.40 million tonnes in 2020.

How does OECD rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?

OECD ranks 1st out of 1 groups with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in OECD?

Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this OECD 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.

CO₂ emissions from international aviation in OECD

Name: CO₂ emissions from international aviation in OECD
Creator: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

OECD: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 303.73 million tonnes in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)

303.73 million tonnes

Change on year

up 10.1%

Rank

1st

of 1 groups

All-time high

320.15 million tonnes

in 2019

All-time low

126.40 million tonnes

in 2020

Years of data

2019–2024

CO₂ emissions from international aviation in OECD, 2019–2024

Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in OECD stood at 303.73 million tonnes.

The figure is up 10.1% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	320.15 million tonnes	320.15 million tonnes	320.15 million tonnes	1
2020s	215.17 million tonnes	126.40 million tonnes	303.73 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near OECD

1 United States 68.05 million tonnes compare
2 United Kingdom 31.73 million tonnes compare
3 China 27.20 million tonnes compare
4 United Arab Emirates 25.58 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 197 places →

More climate change data for OECD

CO₂ emissions from domestic air travel 187.02 million tonnes (2024)
Annual CO₂ emissions from aviation 490.75 million tonnes (2024)

All data for OECD →

Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in OECD?: Co₂ emissions from international aviation in OECD was 303.73 million tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in OECD?: The highest recorded value was 320.15 million tonnes in 2019.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in OECD?: The lowest recorded value was 126.40 million tonnes in 2020.
How does OECD rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?: OECD ranks 1st out of 1 groups with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in OECD?: Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this OECD 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

Indicator: CO₂ emissions from international aviation
Unit: tonnes
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 197 places, 2,260 data points, 2013–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.