Per capita CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands: Per capita CO₂ emissions from international aviation was 737.84 kilograms in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Per capita CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Marshall Islands, 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 international aviation in Marshall Islands stood at 737.84 kilograms.
That represents a change of up 26.4% on the previous year and up 288.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co₂ emissions from international aviation in Marshall Islands peaked at 782.28 kilograms in 2019 and was at its lowest, 161.59 kilograms, in 2013.
Marshall Islands ranks 19th of 194 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Per capita CO₂ emissions from international aviation in Marshall Islands, year by year
| Year | kilograms | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 161.59 kilograms | — |
| 2014 | 189.8 kilograms | +17.5% |
| 2015 | 189.41 kilograms | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 196.01 kilograms | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 204.41 kilograms | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 267.5 kilograms | +30.9% |
| 2019 | 782.28 kilograms | +192.4% |
| 2020 | 383.46 kilograms | -51.0% |
| 2021 | 469.63 kilograms | +22.5% |
| 2022 | 488.63 kilograms | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 583.74 kilograms | +19.5% |
| 2024 | 737.84 kilograms | +26.4% |
Marshall Islands compared with similar countries
- Marshall Islands's 737.84 kilograms is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 68.31 kilograms, 10.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Marshall Islands's 737.84 kilograms is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 130.28 kilograms, 5.7× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 284.43 kilograms | 161.59 kilograms | 782.28 kilograms | 7 |
| 2020s | 532.66 kilograms | 383.46 kilograms | 737.84 kilograms | 5 |
Countries ranked near Marshall Islands
- 16 Saint Lucia 943.06 kilograms compare
- 17 Macao 846.96 kilograms compare
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- 20 Mauritius 643.51 kilograms compare
- 21 Saint Kitts and Nevis 633.58 kilograms compare
- 22 Cape Verde 600.86 kilograms compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita co₂ emissions from international aviation in Marshall Islands?
- Per capita co₂ emissions from international aviation in Marshall Islands was 737.84 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 international aviation recorded in Marshall Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 782.28 kilograms in 2019.
- What is the lowest per capita co₂ emissions from international aviation recorded in Marshall Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 161.59 kilograms in 2013.
- How does Marshall Islands rank for per capita co₂ emissions from international aviation?
- Marshall Islands ranks 19th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is per capita co₂ emissions from international aviation rising or falling in Marshall Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 288.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Marshall Islands 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 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.