CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 928.35 tonnes in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
928.35 tonnes
Change on year
up 30.7%
World rank
197th
of 197 countries
All-time high
928.35 tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
572.09 tonnes
in 2013
Years of data
6
2013–2018
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Tuvalu, 2013–2018
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions from international aviation in Tuvalu is 928.35 tonnes, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 30.7% on the previous year and up 62.3% over ten years.
Tuvalu ranks 197th of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Tuvalu, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 572.09 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 644.2 tonnes | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 581.04 tonnes | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 688.8 tonnes | +18.5% |
| 2017 | 710.32 tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 928.35 tonnes | +30.7% |
Tuvalu compared with similar countries
- Tuvalu's 928.35 tonnes is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 525,131 tonnes, 0% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Tuvalu's 928.35 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 176,414 tonnes, 1% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Tuvalu
- 194 Niue 2,790 tonnes compare
- 195 Christmas Island 2,538 tonnes compare
- 196 Cocos Islands 2,298 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Tuvalu
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1,224 kg (2023)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 14.94 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2.52 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 12.42 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.0095 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.4437 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 0 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 0 kt (2023)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0 kt (2023)
- Synthetic Fertilizers — Emissions (CO2eq) 0 kt (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Tuvalu?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Tuvalu was 928.35 tonnes in 2018, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 928.35 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 572.09 tonnes in 2013.
- How does Tuvalu rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Tuvalu ranks 197th out of 197 countries with data for 2018.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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.