Co2 international aviation in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Co2 international aviation was 25.58 million in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
25.58 million
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
5th
of 197 countries
All-time high
28.22 million
in 2017
All-time low
10.47 million
in 2020
Years of data
12
2013–2024

Co2 international aviation in United Arab Emirates, 2013–2024

010.0M20.0M30.0M2013201820242013: 20.4M2014: 22.6M2015: 25.7M2016: 27.7M2017: 28.2M2018: 27.9M2019: 25.9M2020: 10.5M2021: 11.8M2022: 18.0M2023: 23.0M2024: 25.6M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 25.58 million for co2 international aviation in 2024.

That represents a change of up 11.2% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co2 international aviation in United Arab Emirates peaked at 28.22 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 10.47 million, in 2020.

That places United Arab Emirates 5th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.

Co2 international aviation in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Co2 international aviation in United Arab Emirates, 2013 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2013 20.41 million —
2014 22.62 million +10.8%
2015 25.69 million +13.6%
2016 27.71 million +7.9%
2017 28.22 million +1.9%
2018 27.91 million -1.1%
2019 25.92 million -7.1%
2020 10.47 million -59.6%
2021 11.79 million +12.6%
2022 17.97 million +52.5%
2023 23.01 million +28.0%
2024 25.58 million +11.2%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's 25.58 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.69 million, 15.2× the median. (62 countries reporting)
  • United Arab Emirates's 25.58 million is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 881,870, 29.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 25.50 million 20.41 million 28.22 million 7
2020s 17.76 million 10.47 million 25.58 million 5

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 2 United States 68.05 million compare
  2. 3 United Kingdom 31.73 million compare
  3. 4 China 27.20 million compare
  4. 6 Germany 20.77 million compare
  5. 7 Spain 18.59 million compare
  6. 8 Japan 17.53 million compare

See the full ranking of 197 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is co2 international aviation in United Arab Emirates?
Co2 international aviation in United Arab Emirates was 25.58 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest co2 international aviation recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 28.22 million in 2017.
What is the lowest co2 international aviation recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 10.47 million in 2020.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for co2 international aviation?
United Arab Emirates ranks 5th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
Is co2 international aviation rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Co2 international aviation
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
197 places, 2,260 data points, 2013–2024
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