How does Australia rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Australia ranked #16 out of 190 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Australia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Australia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 34.10.

That's down 3.3% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 14.35 . Australia ranks #16 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 30.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.FE.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 38.07; 2019
Trough: 21.99; 2005
1-year change: -3.3%
5-year change: -10.4%; -2.2% / yr
10-year change: +17.7%; +1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	34.0972
2023	35.2489
2022	37.5938
2021	36.7543
2020	37.9174
2019	38.0720
2018	34.5605
2017	33.0715
2016	29.9003
2015	27.8238

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.FE.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 34.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) fell 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Australia rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Australia ranked #16 out of 190 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 14.35, so Australia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 30.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Fugitive Emissions (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from fugitive emissions (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.1.bc Petroleum Refining - Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries, 1.B.1 Solid Fuels, 1.B.2 Oil and Natural Gas, 5.B. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.FE.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.