Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in New Zealand
New Zealand: Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring was 972,423 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
972,423 tonnes
Change on year
up 25.1%
World rank
43rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.51 million tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
0 tonnes
in 1750
Years of data
166
1750–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from flaring in New Zealand, 1750–2024
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 flaring in New Zealand is 972,423 tonnes, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 25.1% on the previous year and down 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from flaring in New Zealand peaked at 1.51 million tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1750.
That places New Zealand 43rd out of 215 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 flaring in New Zealand, year by year
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| 1970 | 18,320 tonnes | — |
| 1971 | 25,642 tonnes | +40.0% |
| 1972 | 40,304 tonnes | +57.2% |
| 1973 | 47,622 tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1974 | 54,949 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1975 | 65,952 tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1976 | 128,240 tonnes | +94.4% |
| 1977 | 172,177 tonnes | +34.3% |
| 1978 | 87,954 tonnes | -48.9% |
| 1979 | 172,208 tonnes | +95.8% |
| 1980 | 381,136 tonnes | +121.3% |
| 1981 | 76,944 tonnes | -79.8% |
| 1982 | 102,592 tonnes | +33.3% |
| 1983 | 98,928 tonnes | -3.6% |
| 1984 | 62,288 tonnes | -37.0% |
| 1985 | 0 tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 459,728 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 554,487 tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1992 | 540,147 tonnes | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 518,333 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 540,617 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 500,102 tonnes | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 666,222 tonnes | +33.2% |
| 1997 | 713,470 tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 704,690 tonnes | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 615,735 tonnes | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 592,752 tonnes | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 612,244 tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 586,307 tonnes | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 610,739 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 862,701 tonnes | +41.3% |
| 2005 | 908,589 tonnes | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 958,246 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 1.02 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 1.24 million tonnes | +21.6% |
| 2009 | 1.37 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 1.51 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 1.46 million tonnes | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 1.28 million tonnes | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 1.09 million tonnes | -14.6% |
| 2014 | 1.22 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 1.35 million tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 1.15 million tonnes | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 1.09 million tonnes | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 991,406 tonnes | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 911,917 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 778,742 tonnes | -14.6% |
| 2021 | 727,997 tonnes | -6.5% |
| 2022 | 887,962 tonnes | +22.0% |
| 2023 | 777,094 tonnes | -12.5% |
| 2024 | 972,423 tonnes | +25.1% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 972,423 tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 48,004 tonnes, 20.3× the median. (74 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1760s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1770s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1780s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1790s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1800s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1810s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1820s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1830s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1840s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1850s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 10 |
| 1860s | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 5 |
| 1970s | 81,337 tonnes | 18,320 tonnes | 172,208 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 120,315 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 381,136 tonnes | 6 |
| 1990s | 581,353 tonnes | 459,728 tonnes | 713,470 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 875,955 tonnes | 586,307 tonnes | 1.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.20 million tonnes | 911,917 tonnes | 1.51 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 828,844 tonnes | 727,997 tonnes | 972,423 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More climate change data for New Zealand
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 46,323 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,983 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,340 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 45.22 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,226 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 694.4 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 691.2 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 3.2 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co₂ emissions from flaring in New Zealand?
- Annual co₂ emissions from flaring in New Zealand was 972,423 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 flaring recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 1.51 million tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from flaring recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1750.
- How does New Zealand rank for annual co₂ emissions from flaring?
- New Zealand ranks 43rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from flaring rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Zealand 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 flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from flaring, measured in tonnes.