CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Uruguay
Uruguay: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 304,975 tonnes in 2024. ▬ Flat
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Uruguay, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Uruguay stood at 304,975 tonnes.
The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Uruguay peaked at 319,416 tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 124,152 tonnes, in 2020.
Uruguay ranks 105th of 197 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Uruguay, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 205,569 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 229,871 tonnes | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 276,902 tonnes | +20.5% |
| 2016 | 290,116 tonnes | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 303,528 tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 319,416 tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 278,800 tonnes | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 124,152 tonnes | -55.5% |
| 2021 | 139,212 tonnes | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 224,678 tonnes | +61.4% |
| 2023 | 283,894 tonnes | +26.4% |
| 2024 | 304,975 tonnes | +7.4% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 304,975 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.69 million tonnes, 18% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 304,975 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 304,975 tonnes, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 272,029 tonnes | 205,569 tonnes | 319,416 tonnes | 7 |
| 2020s | 215,382 tonnes | 124,152 tonnes | 304,975 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
- 102 Luxembourg 350,820 tonnes compare
- 103 Cambodia 348,150 tonnes compare
- 104 Cape Verde 315,377 tonnes compare
- 106 Uganda 299,120 tonnes compare
- 107 Venezuela 277,560 tonnes compare
- 108 Tajikistan 268,421 tonnes compare
More climate change data for Uruguay
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 282.29 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 30,988 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6,806 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 24,182 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 25.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 863.65 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 3,857 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,098 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,759 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 7.92 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Uruguay?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Uruguay was 304,975 tonnes in 2024, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 319,416 tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 124,152 tonnes in 2020.
- How does Uruguay rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Uruguay ranks 105th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.