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

In 2024, New Zealand ranked #52 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

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

Name: New Zealand: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, New Zealand's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 15.07.

That's up 2.0% from 2023, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 35.76 . New Zealand ranks #52 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 15.82; 2018
Trough: 13.53; 2005
1-year change: +2.0%
5-year change: -1.8%; -0.4% / yr
10-year change: +9.1%; +0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	15.0704
2023	14.7798
2022	14.6367
2021	14.6006
2020	13.9335
2019	15.3541
2018	15.8201
2017	15.6658
2016	14.6940
2015	14.3959

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 New Zealand's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, New Zealand's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 15.07, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is New Zealand's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: New Zealand's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rose 2.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does New Zealand rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, New Zealand ranked #52 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does New Zealand'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 New Zealand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 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.