CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Taiwan
Taiwan: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 6,510 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Taiwan, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from international aviation in Taiwan is 6,510 tonnes, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 13.0% on the previous year and down 99.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Taiwan peaked at 7.33 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 4,943 tonnes, in 2021.
Taiwan ranks 190th of 197 countries on this measure, 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 Taiwan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4.96 million tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 5.48 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 6.03 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 2016 | 6.69 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2017 | 7.05 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 7.33 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 6,459 tonnes | -99.9% |
| 2020 | 7,186 tonnes | +11.2% |
| 2021 | 4,943 tonnes | -31.2% |
| 2023 | 7,484 tonnes | +51.4% |
| 2024 | 6,510 tonnes | -13.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.36 million tonnes | 6,459 tonnes | 7.33 million tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 6,531 tonnes | 4,943 tonnes | 7,484 tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
More climate change data for Taiwan
- Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.1% (2100)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from oil 0.4% (2024)
- Share of global cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement 0.8% (2024)
- Share of cumulative CO₂ emissions from oil 0.5% (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from cement 0.3% (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions from flaring 0.0% (2024)
- Cumulative CO₂ emissions 10.09 billion tonnes (2024)
- Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population 0.7% (2024)
- Territorial vs. consumption-based CO₂ emissions per capita 11.3 tonnes per person (2024)
- CO₂ emissions per capita 11.3 tonnes per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Taiwan?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Taiwan was 6,510 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 7.33 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,943 tonnes in 2021.
- How does Taiwan rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Taiwan ranks 190th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.