CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Syria
Syria: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 23,603 tonnes in 2024. ▲ Rising
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Syria, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Syria stood at 23,603 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 39.8% on the previous year and up 293.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Syria peaked at 49,062 tonnes in 2017 and was at its lowest, 5,993 tonnes, in 2014.
Syria ranks 174th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Syria, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 43,865 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 5,993 tonnes | -86.3% |
| 2015 | 6,158 tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 39,729 tonnes | +545.2% |
| 2017 | 49,062 tonnes | +23.5% |
| 2018 | 48,562 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 20,242 tonnes | -58.3% |
| 2021 | 23,590 tonnes | +16.5% |
| 2022 | 44,214 tonnes | +87.4% |
| 2023 | 39,187 tonnes | -11.4% |
| 2024 | 23,603 tonnes | -39.8% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 23,603 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 41,509 tonnes, 57% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 23,603 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 881,870 tonnes, 3% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,516 tonnes | 5,993 tonnes | 49,062 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 32,649 tonnes | 23,590 tonnes | 44,214 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Syria?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Syria was 23,603 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 49,062 tonnes in 2017.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,993 tonnes in 2014.
- How does Syria rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Syria ranks 174th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 293.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Syria 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.