CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Sudan
Sudan: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 57,238 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Sudan, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Sudan stood at 57,238 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 114.0% on the previous year and down 76.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Sudan peaked at 341,445 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1,291 tonnes, in 2022.
That places Sudan 154th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Sudan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 294,525 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 247,629 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 2015 | 281,557 tonnes | +13.7% |
| 2016 | 306,781 tonnes | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 341,445 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 325,707 tonnes | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 205,342 tonnes | -37.0% |
| 2020 | 121,276 tonnes | -40.9% |
| 2021 | 30,153 tonnes | -75.1% |
| 2022 | 1,291 tonnes | -95.7% |
| 2023 | 26,742 tonnes | +1971.5% |
| 2024 | 57,238 tonnes | +114.0% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 57,238 tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 41,509 tonnes, 1.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 57,238 tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 99,704 tonnes, 57% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 286,141 tonnes | 205,342 tonnes | 341,445 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 47,340 tonnes | 1,291 tonnes | 121,276 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 72,276 kt (2023)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 50,642 kt (2023)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,809 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 1,215 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,182 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 33.05 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 4.46 kt (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Sudan?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Sudan was 57,238 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 341,445 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,291 tonnes in 2022.
- How does Sudan rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Sudan ranks 154th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.