CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Taiwan

Taiwan: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 6,510 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6,510 tonnes
Change on year
down 13.0%
World rank
189th
of 196 countries
All-time high
7.33 million tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
4,943 tonnes
in 2021
Years of data
11
2013–2024

CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Taiwan, 2013–2024

02.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M2013201820242013: 5.0M tonnes2014: 5.5M tonnes2015: 6.0M tonnes2016: 6.7M tonnes2017: 7.0M tonnes2018: 7.3M tonnes2019: 6.5k tonnes2020: 7.2k tonnes2021: 4.9k tonnes2023: 7.5k tonnes2024: 6.5k tonnes

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 189th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  1. 186 Central African Republic 9,788 tonnes compare
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  3. 188 Kiribati 7,102 tonnes compare
  4. 190 North Korea 4,150 tonnes compare
  5. 191 Lesotho 2,991 tonnes compare
  6. 192 Eswatini 2,977 tonnes compare

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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 189th out of 196 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

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

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