CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Yemen
Yemen: CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 37,845 tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Yemen, 2013–2023
Source: OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Yemen recorded 37,845 tonnes for co₂ emissions from international aviation in 2023.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and down 78.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from international aviation in Yemen peaked at 177,727 tonnes in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2,909 tonnes, in 2018.
Yemen ranks 162nd of 197 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Yemen, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 173,306 tonnes | — |
| 2014 | 177,727 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 108,391 tonnes | -39.0% |
| 2016 | 55,692 tonnes | -48.6% |
| 2017 | 10,357 tonnes | -81.4% |
| 2018 | 2,909 tonnes | -71.9% |
| 2022 | 36,263 tonnes | +1146.5% |
| 2023 | 37,845 tonnes | +4.4% |
Yemen compared with similar countries
- Yemen's 37,845 tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 41,509 tonnes, 91% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Yemen's 37,845 tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 881,870 tonnes, 4% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 88,064 tonnes | 2,909 tonnes | 177,727 tonnes | 6 |
| 2020s | 37,054 tonnes | 36,263 tonnes | 37,845 tonnes | 2 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
More climate change data for Yemen
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 64.14 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 11,632 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 4,282 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 16.16 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 262.5 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 485.83 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 474.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 11.77 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.79 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions from international aviation in Yemen?
- Co₂ emissions from international aviation in Yemen was 37,845 tonnes in 2023, according to OECD (2025) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 177,727 tonnes in 2014.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,909 tonnes in 2018.
- How does Yemen rank for co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Yemen ranks 162nd out of 197 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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.