Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation in Libya
Libya: Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation was 28.19 kilograms in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation in Libya, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
Libya recorded 28.19 kilograms for per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in 2024.
That represents a change of up 14.6% on the previous year and down 53.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in Libya peaked at 63.56 kilograms in 2013 and was at its lowest, 11.34 kilograms, in 2019.
Libya ranks 93rd of 142 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation in Libya, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 63.56 kilograms | — |
| 2014 | 60.54 kilograms | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 19.84 kilograms | -67.2% |
| 2016 | 21.22 kilograms | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 19.27 kilograms | -9.2% |
| 2018 | 15.17 kilograms | -21.3% |
| 2019 | 11.34 kilograms | -25.3% |
| 2021 | 12.23 kilograms | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 14.62 kilograms | +19.5% |
| 2023 | 24.59 kilograms | +68.2% |
| 2024 | 28.19 kilograms | +14.6% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 28.19 kilograms is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 73.9 kilograms, 38% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Libya's 28.19 kilograms is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 32.4 kilograms, 87% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30.13 kilograms | 11.34 kilograms | 63.56 kilograms | 7 |
| 2020s | 19.9 kilograms | 12.23 kilograms | 28.19 kilograms | 4 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More climate change data for Libya
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 4,350 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 1,621 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,729 kt (2050)
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- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 452.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.59 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 1.71 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in Libya?
- Per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in Libya was 28.19 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 63.56 kilograms in 2013.
- What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.34 kilograms in 2019.
- How does Libya rank for per capita co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Libya ranks 93rd out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is per capita co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.