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Power sector CO2 emissions in Australia

Australia: 386.7 million tonnes (fossil CO2 emissions, 2024), +0.6% on 2023.

  • 386.7 million tonnes Latest · 2024
  • +0.6% vs 2023
  • 35Records · 1 measures

Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025

All power sector CO2 emissions statistics

Fossil CO2 emissions in Australia

Fig 1 · D35 · Australia Annual

Fossil CO2 emissions

Australia, 1990 to 2024

35 observations · 1990 to 2024

Estimates are listed as such in the table below

Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 278.1 million tonnes to 414.9 million tonnes. Latest value 386.7 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 100 200 300 400 500 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 387
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 278.1 million tonnes to 414.9 million tonnes. Latest value 386.7 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 100 200 300 400 500 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 387
Fossil CO2 emissionsFossil CO2 emissions. 35 observations from 1990 to 2024, ranging from 278.1 million tonnes to 414.9 million tonnes. Latest value 386.7 million tonnes (2024). million tonnes 0 100 200 300 400 500 1990 1996 2002 2008 2014 2020 387
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Fossil CO2 emissions
Period Type Value
1990 Estimate 278.1 million tonnes
1991 Estimate 279.4 million tonnes
1992 Estimate 284.4 million tonnes
1993 Estimate 288.8 million tonnes
1994 Estimate 293.6 million tonnes
1995 Estimate 305 million tonnes
1996 Estimate 311.9 million tonnes
1997 Estimate 320.2 million tonnes
1998 Estimate 334 million tonnes
1999 Estimate 343.9 million tonnes
2000 Estimate 349.9 million tonnes
2001 Estimate 357.7 million tonnes
2002 Estimate 362.4 million tonnes
2003 Estimate 370.8 million tonnes
2004 Estimate 382 million tonnes
2005 Estimate 385.1 million tonnes
2006 Estimate 391.4 million tonnes
2007 Estimate 398.9 million tonnes
2008 Estimate 404.3 million tonnes
2009 Estimate 407 million tonnes
2010 Estimate 405 million tonnes
2011 Estimate 403.9 million tonnes
2012 Estimate 405 million tonnes
2013 Estimate 397.8 million tonnes
2014 Estimate 392.6 million tonnes
2015 Estimate 400.6 million tonnes
2016 Estimate 409.7 million tonnes
2017 Estimate 413.4 million tonnes
2018 Estimate 414.8 million tonnes
2019 Estimate 414.9 million tonnes
2020 Estimate 398.5 million tonnes
2021 Estimate 388.5 million tonnes
2022 Estimate 384.1 million tonnes
2023 Estimate 384.3 million tonnes
2024 Estimate 386.7 million tonnes
Source: GCP · million tonnes · CC BY 4.0 · statorigin.org

Every record

35 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and quote.

Measure Period Value Source
Fossil CO2 emissions 2024 386.7 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2023 384.3 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2022 384.1 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2021 388.5 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2020 398.5 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2019 414.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2018 414.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2017 413.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2016 409.7 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2015 400.6 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2014 392.6 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2013 397.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2012 405 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2011 403.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2010 405 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2009 407 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2008 404.3 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2007 398.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2006 391.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2005 385.1 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2004 382 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2003 370.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2002 362.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2001 357.7 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 2000 349.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1999 343.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1998 334 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1997 320.2 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1996 311.9 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1995 305 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1994 293.6 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1993 288.8 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1992 284.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1991 279.4 million tonnes GCP
Fossil CO2 emissions 1990 278.1 million tonnes GCP

Frequently asked questions

What is the latest power sector CO2 emissions figure for Australia?

Australia: 386.7 million tonnes fossil CO2 emissions in 2024, +0.6% on 2023.

Where does the Australia data come from?

35 records from 1 document by GCP. Each figure links to its record and the sentence it was read from.

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