Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation in Myanmar
Myanmar: Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation was 3.33 kilograms in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Per capita CO₂ emissions from aviation in Myanmar, 2013–2024
Source: OECD (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilograms.
Analysis
In 2024, per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in Myanmar stood at 3.33 kilograms.
The figure is down 13.4% on the previous year and down 53.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in Myanmar peaked at 13.12 kilograms in 2017 and was at its lowest, 1.72 kilograms, in 2021.
Myanmar ranks 137th of 142 countries on this measure, 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6.89 kilograms | — |
| 2014 | 7.18 kilograms | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 9.42 kilograms | +31.3% |
| 2016 | 11.5 kilograms | +22.1% |
| 2017 | 13.12 kilograms | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 12.04 kilograms | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 10.83 kilograms | -10.0% |
| 2021 | 1.72 kilograms | -84.1% |
| 2022 | 2.74 kilograms | +59.3% |
| 2023 | 3.84 kilograms | +40.2% |
| 2024 | 3.33 kilograms | -13.4% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 3.33 kilograms is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 16.49 kilograms, 20% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 3.33 kilograms is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 72.97 kilograms, 5% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.14 kilograms | 6.89 kilograms | 13.12 kilograms | 7 |
| 2020s | 2.91 kilograms | 1.72 kilograms | 3.84 kilograms | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
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Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in Myanmar?
- Per capita co₂ emissions from aviation in Myanmar was 3.33 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 13.12 kilograms in 2017.
- What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions from aviation recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.72 kilograms in 2021.
- How does Myanmar rank for per capita co₂ emissions from aviation?
- Myanmar ranks 137th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is per capita co₂ emissions from aviation rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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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.