Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Australia
Australia: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 2.73 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.73 million tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
50th
of 211 countries
All-time high
3.97 million tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
123,566 tonnes
in 1932
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Australia, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from cement in Australia is 2.73 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Australia peaked at 3.97 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 123,566 tonnes, in 1932.
That places Australia 50th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Australia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 377,966 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 356,160 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 1930 | 348,891 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 1931 | 196,251 tonnes | -43.8% |
| 1932 | 123,566 tonnes | -37.0% |
| 1933 | 159,909 tonnes | +29.4% |
| 1934 | 207,154 tonnes | +29.5% |
| 1935 | 276,206 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1936 | 323,451 tonnes | +17.1% |
| 1937 | 363,382 tonnes | +12.3% |
| 1938 | 178,103 tonnes | -51.0% |
| 1939 | 337,988 tonnes | +89.8% |
| 1940 | 348,847 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1941 | 341,623 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1942 | 279,840 tonnes | -18.1% |
| 1943 | 196,231 tonnes | -29.9% |
| 1944 | 218,057 tonnes | +11.1% |
| 1945 | 348,891 tonnes | +60.0% |
| 1946 | 363,428 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1947 | 443,383 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1948 | 508,800 tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1949 | 530,605 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1950 | 632,365 tonnes | +19.2% |
| 1951 | 610,560 tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1952 | 672,343 tonnes | +10.1% |
| 1953 | 788,688 tonnes | +17.3% |
| 1954 | 944,914 tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1955 | 984,891 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1956 | 1.06 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1957 | 1.15 million tonnes | +8.6% |
| 1958 | 1.21 million tonnes | +5.7% |
| 1959 | 1.29 million tonnes | +6.6% |
| 1960 | 1.38 million tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1961 | 1.41 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1962 | 1.45 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1963 | 1.54 million tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 1.79 million tonnes | +16.3% |
| 1965 | 1.88 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1966 | 1.82 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1967 | 1.89 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 1.94 million tonnes | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 2.13 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1970 | 2.23 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1971 | 2.31 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 2.44 million tonnes | +5.3% |
| 1973 | 2.59 million tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1974 | 2.57 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 1975 | 2.47 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 2.49 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 2.47 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1978 | 2.46 million tonnes | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 2.58 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 2.65 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 2.95 million tonnes | +11.4% |
| 1982 | 2.82 million tonnes | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 2.38 million tonnes | -15.8% |
| 1984 | 2.68 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 1985 | 2.89 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1986 | 2.91 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 1987 | 2.88 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1988 | 3.14 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1989 | 3.38 million tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 3.46 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 3.18 million tonnes | -8.1% |
| 1992 | 2.92 million tonnes | -8.2% |
| 1993 | 3.00 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 3.48 million tonnes | +16.0% |
| 1995 | 3.36 million tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 3.24 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 3.18 million tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 3.48 million tonnes | +9.1% |
| 1999 | 3.52 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 3.62 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 3.54 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 3.49 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 3.58 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 3.55 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 3.66 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 3.89 million tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 3.97 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 3.86 million tonnes | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 3.83 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 3.55 million tonnes | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 3.50 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 3.52 million tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 3.29 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 3.14 million tonnes | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 3.08 million tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 2.93 million tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 3.02 million tonnes | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 2.94 million tonnes | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 3.04 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 2.82 million tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 2.90 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 2.82 million tonnes | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 2.73 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2024 | 2.73 million tonnes | +0.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 2.73 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 541,140 tonnes, 5.1× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Australia's 2.73 million tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 13,166 tonnes, 207.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Australia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | +89.8% | 178,103 tonnes | 337,988 tonnes |
| 1945 | +60.0% | 218,057 tonnes | 348,891 tonnes |
| 1938 | -51.0% | 363,382 tonnes | 178,103 tonnes |
| 1931 | -43.8% | 348,891 tonnes | 196,251 tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 367,063 tonnes | 356,160 tonnes | 377,966 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 251,490 tonnes | 123,566 tonnes | 363,382 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 357,970 tonnes | 196,231 tonnes | 530,605 tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 934,742 tonnes | 610,560 tonnes | 1.29 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.72 million tonnes | 1.38 million tonnes | 2.13 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 2.46 million tonnes | 2.23 million tonnes | 2.59 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.87 million tonnes | 2.38 million tonnes | 3.38 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.28 million tonnes | 2.92 million tonnes | 3.52 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.70 million tonnes | 3.49 million tonnes | 3.97 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.20 million tonnes | 2.93 million tonnes | 3.55 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.80 million tonnes | 2.73 million tonnes | 2.90 million tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More climate change data for Australia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.30 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 118,578 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 34,162 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 84,416 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 128.91 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3,015 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,473 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,966 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,507 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 41.38 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from cement in Australia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Australia was 2.73 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.97 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 123,566 tonnes in 1932.
- How does Australia rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Australia ranks 50th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.