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

In 2024, Australia ranked #13 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

Australia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Australia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 163.10.

That's up 2.1% from 2023, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 78.79 . Australia ranks #13 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #6 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 220.72; 2009
Trough: 159.78; 2023
1-year change: +2.1%
5-year change: -13.3%; -2.8% / yr
10-year change: -14.2%; -1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	163.1033
2023	159.7810
2022	164.6131
2021	171.9527
2020	179.6183
2019	188.0696
2018	192.0352
2017	199.4837
2016	202.7190
2015	198.3553

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.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 Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 163.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 2.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Australia rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Australia ranked #13 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 78.79, so Australia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #6 of 30.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (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 electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.