Annual co2 flaring in New Zealand
New Zealand: Annual co2 flaring was 972,423 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
972,423
Change on year
up 25.1%
World rank
43rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.51 million
in 2010
All-time low
0
in 1750
Years of data
166
1750–2024
Annual co2 flaring in New Zealand, 1750–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co2 flaring in New Zealand is 972,423, 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 flaring in New Zealand peaked at 1.51 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0, 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 flaring in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1750 | 0 | — |
| 1751 | 0 | — |
| 1752 | 0 | — |
| 1753 | 0 | — |
| 1754 | 0 | — |
| 1755 | 0 | — |
| 1756 | 0 | — |
| 1757 | 0 | — |
| 1758 | 0 | — |
| 1759 | 0 | — |
| 1760 | 0 | — |
| 1761 | 0 | — |
| 1762 | 0 | — |
| 1763 | 0 | — |
| 1764 | 0 | — |
| 1765 | 0 | — |
| 1766 | 0 | — |
| 1767 | 0 | — |
| 1768 | 0 | — |
| 1769 | 0 | — |
| 1770 | 0 | — |
| 1771 | 0 | — |
| 1772 | 0 | — |
| 1773 | 0 | — |
| 1774 | 0 | — |
| 1775 | 0 | — |
| 1776 | 0 | — |
| 1777 | 0 | — |
| 1778 | 0 | — |
| 1779 | 0 | — |
| 1780 | 0 | — |
| 1781 | 0 | — |
| 1782 | 0 | — |
| 1783 | 0 | — |
| 1784 | 0 | — |
| 1785 | 0 | — |
| 1786 | 0 | — |
| 1787 | 0 | — |
| 1788 | 0 | — |
| 1789 | 0 | — |
| 1790 | 0 | — |
| 1791 | 0 | — |
| 1792 | 0 | — |
| 1793 | 0 | — |
| 1794 | 0 | — |
| 1795 | 0 | — |
| 1796 | 0 | — |
| 1797 | 0 | — |
| 1798 | 0 | — |
| 1799 | 0 | — |
| 1800 | 0 | — |
| 1801 | 0 | — |
| 1802 | 0 | — |
| 1803 | 0 | — |
| 1804 | 0 | — |
| 1805 | 0 | — |
| 1806 | 0 | — |
| 1807 | 0 | — |
| 1808 | 0 | — |
| 1809 | 0 | — |
| 1810 | 0 | — |
| 1811 | 0 | — |
| 1812 | 0 | — |
| 1813 | 0 | — |
| 1814 | 0 | — |
| 1815 | 0 | — |
| 1816 | 0 | — |
| 1817 | 0 | — |
| 1818 | 0 | — |
| 1819 | 0 | — |
| 1820 | 0 | — |
| 1821 | 0 | — |
| 1822 | 0 | — |
| 1823 | 0 | — |
| 1824 | 0 | — |
| 1825 | 0 | — |
| 1826 | 0 | — |
| 1827 | 0 | — |
| 1828 | 0 | — |
| 1829 | 0 | — |
| 1830 | 0 | — |
| 1831 | 0 | — |
| 1832 | 0 | — |
| 1833 | 0 | — |
| 1834 | 0 | — |
| 1835 | 0 | — |
| 1836 | 0 | — |
| 1837 | 0 | — |
| 1838 | 0 | — |
| 1839 | 0 | — |
| 1840 | 0 | — |
| 1841 | 0 | — |
| 1842 | 0 | — |
| 1843 | 0 | — |
| 1844 | 0 | — |
| 1845 | 0 | — |
| 1846 | 0 | — |
| 1847 | 0 | — |
| 1848 | 0 | — |
| 1849 | 0 | — |
| 1850 | 0 | — |
| 1851 | 0 | — |
| 1852 | 0 | — |
| 1853 | 0 | — |
| 1854 | 0 | — |
| 1855 | 0 | — |
| 1856 | 0 | — |
| 1857 | 0 | — |
| 1858 | 0 | — |
| 1859 | 0 | — |
| 1860 | 0 | — |
| 1861 | 0 | — |
| 1862 | 0 | — |
| 1863 | 0 | — |
| 1864 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 18,320 | — |
| 1971 | 25,642 | +40.0% |
| 1972 | 40,304 | +57.2% |
| 1973 | 47,622 | +18.2% |
| 1974 | 54,949 | +15.4% |
| 1975 | 65,952 | +20.0% |
| 1976 | 128,240 | +94.4% |
| 1977 | 172,177 | +34.3% |
| 1978 | 87,954 | -48.9% |
| 1979 | 172,208 | +95.8% |
| 1980 | 381,136 | +121.3% |
| 1981 | 76,944 | -79.8% |
| 1982 | 102,592 | +33.3% |
| 1983 | 98,928 | -3.6% |
| 1984 | 62,288 | -37.0% |
| 1985 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 459,728 | — |
| 1991 | 554,487 | +20.6% |
| 1992 | 540,147 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 518,333 | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 540,617 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 500,102 | -7.5% |
| 1996 | 666,222 | +33.2% |
| 1997 | 713,470 | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 704,690 | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 615,735 | -12.6% |
| 2000 | 592,752 | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 612,244 | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 586,307 | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 610,739 | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 862,701 | +41.3% |
| 2005 | 908,589 | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 958,246 | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 1.02 million | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 1.24 million | +21.6% |
| 2009 | 1.37 million | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 1.51 million | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 1.46 million | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 1.28 million | -12.4% |
| 2013 | 1.09 million | -14.6% |
| 2014 | 1.22 million | +11.6% |
| 2015 | 1.35 million | +10.5% |
| 2016 | 1.15 million | -14.5% |
| 2017 | 1.09 million | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 991,406 | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 911,917 | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 778,742 | -14.6% |
| 2021 | 727,997 | -6.5% |
| 2022 | 887,962 | +22.0% |
| 2023 | 777,094 | -12.5% |
| 2024 | 972,423 | +25.1% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 972,423 is above the median for high income countries, which is 48,004, 20.3× the median. (74 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1760s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1770s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1780s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1790s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 81,337 | 18,320 | 172,208 | 10 |
| 1980s | 120,315 | 0 | 381,136 | 6 |
| 1990s | 581,353 | 459,728 | 713,470 | 10 |
| 2000s | 875,955 | 586,307 | 1.37 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.20 million | 911,917 | 1.51 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 828,844 | 727,997 | 972,423 | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
More climate change data for New Zealand
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 113.13 million kg (2050)
- 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)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.61 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co2 flaring in New Zealand?
- Annual co2 flaring in New Zealand was 972,423 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co2 flaring recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 1.51 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest annual co2 flaring recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1750.
- How does New Zealand rank for annual co2 flaring?
- New Zealand ranks 43rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co2 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Annual co2 flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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