Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 2.84 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.84 million tonnes
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
75th
of 179 countries
All-time high
3.06 million tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
117,248 tonnes
in 1978
Years of data
75
1950–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in New Caledonia, 1950–2024
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 coal in New Caledonia is 2.84 million tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 8.7% on the previous year and up 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in New Caledonia peaked at 3.06 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 117,248 tonnes, in 1978.
New Caledonia ranks 75th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in New Caledonia, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 183,200 tonnes | — |
| 1951 | 234,496 tonnes | +28.0% |
| 1952 | 424,652 tonnes | +81.1% |
| 1953 | 344,416 tonnes | -18.9% |
| 1954 | 458,000 tonnes | +33.0% |
| 1955 | 615,552 tonnes | +34.4% |
| 1956 | 1.05 million tonnes | +70.8% |
| 1957 | 909,212 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 1958 | 597,232 tonnes | -34.3% |
| 1959 | 468,992 tonnes | -21.5% |
| 1960 | 681,504 tonnes | +45.3% |
| 1961 | 663,184 tonnes | -2.7% |
| 1962 | 373,728 tonnes | -43.6% |
| 1963 | 436,016 tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1964 | 740,128 tonnes | +69.7% |
| 1965 | 791,424 tonnes | +6.9% |
| 1966 | 916,000 tonnes | +15.7% |
| 1967 | 859,514 tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1968 | 923,328 tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1969 | 776,768 tonnes | -15.9% |
| 1970 | 1.06 million tonnes | +36.3% |
| 1971 | 916,000 tonnes | -13.5% |
| 1972 | 322,432 tonnes | -64.8% |
| 1973 | 274,800 tonnes | -14.8% |
| 1974 | 333,424 tonnes | +21.3% |
| 1975 | 271,136 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 1976 | 197,856 tonnes | -27.0% |
| 1977 | 249,152 tonnes | +25.9% |
| 1978 | 117,248 tonnes | -52.9% |
| 1979 | 234,496 tonnes | +100.0% |
| 1980 | 318,768 tonnes | +35.9% |
| 1981 | 216,176 tonnes | -32.2% |
| 1982 | 172,208 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 1983 | 256,480 tonnes | +48.9% |
| 1984 | 274,800 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1985 | 470,176 tonnes | +71.1% |
| 1986 | 465,328 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 410,368 tonnes | -11.8% |
| 1988 | 450,672 tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1989 | 549,600 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 1990 | 436,016 tonnes | -20.7% |
| 1991 | 465,328 tonnes | +6.7% |
| 1992 | 322,432 tonnes | -30.7% |
| 1993 | 418,530 tonnes | +29.8% |
| 1994 | 534,944 tonnes | +27.8% |
| 1995 | 494,640 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 666,848 tonnes | +34.8% |
| 1997 | 300,448 tonnes | -54.9% |
| 1998 | 318,768 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 293,120 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2000 | 652,192 tonnes | +122.5% |
| 2001 | 663,184 tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 707,152 tonnes | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 802,416 tonnes | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 719,189 tonnes | -10.4% |
| 2005 | 665,980 tonnes | -7.4% |
| 2006 | 725,472 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 626,544 tonnes | -13.6% |
| 2008 | 641,200 tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 858,519 tonnes | +33.9% |
| 2010 | 1.31 million tonnes | +52.5% |
| 2011 | 1.36 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 1.36 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 1.38 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 1.94 million tonnes | +40.3% |
| 2015 | 2.04 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 2.63 million tonnes | +29.1% |
| 2017 | 2.97 million tonnes | +12.9% |
| 2018 | 3.06 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 3.04 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 2.71 million tonnes | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 2.29 million tonnes | -15.5% |
| 2022 | 2.76 million tonnes | +20.5% |
| 2023 | 2.62 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 2024 | 2.84 million tonnes | +8.7% |
New Caledonia compared with similar countries
- New Caledonia's 2.84 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.88 million tonnes, 1.5× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- New Caledonia's 2.84 million tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11.35 million tonnes, 25% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 528,732 tonnes | 183,200 tonnes | 1.05 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 716,159 tonnes | 373,728 tonnes | 923,328 tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 397,544 tonnes | 117,248 tonnes | 1.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 358,458 tonnes | 172,208 tonnes | 549,600 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 425,107 tonnes | 293,120 tonnes | 666,848 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 706,185 tonnes | 626,544 tonnes | 858,519 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.11 million tonnes | 1.31 million tonnes | 3.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.65 million tonnes | 2.29 million tonnes | 2.84 million tonnes | 5 |
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More climate change data for New Caledonia
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 354.97 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 94.53 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 260.44 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 0.3567 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 9.3 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 6.78 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 6.68 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 0.1008 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 0.0252 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in New Caledonia?
- Annual co₂ emissions from coal in New Caledonia was 2.84 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 coal recorded in New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.06 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 117,248 tonnes in 1978.
- How does New Caledonia rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?
- New Caledonia ranks 75th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Caledonia 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.