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