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

In 2024, Australia ranked #17 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

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

Name: Australia: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 100.51.

That's up 4.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 35.76 . Australia ranks #17 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 100.51; 2024
Trough: 79.33; 2005
1-year change: +4.0%
5-year change: +3.6%; +0.7% / yr
10-year change: +9.2%; +0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	100.5104
2023	96.6880
2022	89.1892
2021	87.6070
2020	90.5044
2019	97.0408
2018	97.2719
2017	94.8631
2016	93.2764
2015	91.9222

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. 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.TR.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 Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 100.51, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 4.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Australia rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Australia ranked #17 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Australia's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 35.76, so Australia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 30.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (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 the transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. 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.TR.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.