Closed shrubland — Emissions in Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand: Closed shrubland — Emissions was 18.89 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Closed shrubland — Emissions in Australia and New Zealand, 1990–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2024, closed shrubland — emissions in Australia and New Zealand stood at 18.89 kt.
That represents a change of down 65.1% on the previous year and down 81.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, closed shrubland — emissions in Australia and New Zealand peaked at 171.56 kt in 2001 and was at its lowest, 16.37 kt, in 1997.
Australia and New Zealand ranks 2nd of 219 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Closed shrubland — Emissions in Australia and New Zealand, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 63.96 kt | — |
| 1991 | 63.96 kt | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 63.96 kt | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 63.96 kt | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 63.96 kt | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 63.96 kt | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 20.7 kt | -67.6% |
| 1997 | 16.37 kt | -20.9% |
| 1998 | 20.16 kt | +23.2% |
| 1999 | 26.85 kt | +33.2% |
| 2000 | 29.99 kt | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 171.56 kt | +472.1% |
| 2002 | 94.89 kt | -44.7% |
| 2003 | 48.71 kt | -48.7% |
| 2004 | 92.36 kt | +89.6% |
| 2005 | 69.74 kt | -24.5% |
| 2006 | 73.04 kt | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 138.01 kt | +89.0% |
| 2008 | 73.46 kt | -46.8% |
| 2009 | 93.66 kt | +27.5% |
| 2010 | 29.93 kt | -68.0% |
| 2011 | 55.85 kt | +86.6% |
| 2012 | 119.82 kt | +114.5% |
| 2013 | 72.06 kt | -39.9% |
| 2014 | 99.59 kt | +38.2% |
| 2015 | 81.6 kt | -18.1% |
| 2016 | 40.49 kt | -50.4% |
| 2017 | 38.02 kt | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 76.52 kt | +101.3% |
| 2019 | 69.53 kt | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 30.52 kt | -56.1% |
| 2021 | 47.77 kt | +56.5% |
| 2022 | 50.57 kt | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 54.1 kt | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 18.89 kt | -65.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 46.78 kt | 16.37 kt | 63.96 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 88.54 kt | 29.99 kt | 171.56 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.34 kt | 29.93 kt | 119.82 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.37 kt | 18.89 kt | 54.1 kt | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia and New Zealand
- 1 OECD 20.32 kt compare
- 2 Australia 18.89 kt compare
- 3 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0.0486 kt compare
- 4 Angola 16.37 kt compare
- 5 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0.0223 kt compare
- 5 South Africa 2.22 kt compare
More climate change data for Australia and New Zealand
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.41 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 164,901 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 46,145 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 118,756 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 174.13 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 4,241 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 13,168 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,657 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,510 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 43.99 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is closed shrubland — emissions in Australia and New Zealand?
- Closed shrubland — emissions in Australia and New Zealand was 18.89 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 171.56 kt in 2001.
- What is the lowest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.37 kt in 1997.
- How does Australia and New Zealand rank for closed shrubland — emissions?
- Australia and New Zealand ranks 2nd out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is closed shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Australia and New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 81.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia and New Zealand data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Closed shrubland — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Fires consists of estimates of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated from biomass burning in a range of vegetation types and from fires in organic soils.