Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation in Congo
Congo: Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation was 13.67 kilograms in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation in Congo, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
Congo recorded 13.67 kilograms for per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in 2024.
The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and down 71.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in Congo peaked at 54.75 kilograms in 2015 and was at its lowest, 10.3 kilograms, in 2020.
That places Congo 111th out of 142 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation in Congo, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 41.9 kilograms | — |
| 2014 | 48.61 kilograms | +16.0% |
| 2015 | 54.75 kilograms | +12.6% |
| 2016 | 45.3 kilograms | -17.3% |
| 2017 | 30.18 kilograms | -33.4% |
| 2018 | 26.28 kilograms | -12.9% |
| 2019 | 18.74 kilograms | -28.7% |
| 2020 | 10.3 kilograms | -45.1% |
| 2021 | 14.6 kilograms | +41.8% |
| 2022 | 12.96 kilograms | -11.2% |
| 2023 | 12.79 kilograms | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 13.67 kilograms | +6.9% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 13.67 kilograms is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.49 kilograms, 83% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Congo's 13.67 kilograms is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.99 kilograms, 1.2× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 37.97 kilograms | 18.74 kilograms | 54.75 kilograms | 7 |
| 2020s | 12.86 kilograms | 10.3 kilograms | 14.6 kilograms | 5 |
Countries ranked near Congo
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 762.73 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 484.03 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13.23 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6.62 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 6.61 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.025 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in Congo?
- Per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in Congo was 13.67 kilograms in 2024, according to OECD (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 54.75 kilograms in 2015.
- What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.3 kilograms in 2020.
- How does Congo rank for per capita co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Congo ranks 111th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is per capita co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Includes emissions from both domestic and international aviation. International aviation emissions are assigned to the country of departure. CO₂ emissions from commercial passenger flights only.