Closed shrubland — Emissions in Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand: Closed shrubland — Emissions was 18.89 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
18.89 kt
Change on year
down 65.1%
World rank
2nd
of 219 countries
All-time high
171.56 kt
in 2001
All-time low
16.37 kt
in 1997
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Closed shrubland — Emissions in Australia and New Zealand, 1990–2024

0501001501990200720241990: 64 kt1991: 64 kt1992: 64 kt1993: 64 kt1994: 64 kt1995: 64 kt1996: 20.7 kt1997: 16.4 kt1998: 20.2 kt1999: 26.9 kt2000: 30 kt2001: 171.6 kt2002: 94.9 kt2003: 48.7 kt2004: 92.4 kt2005: 69.7 kt2006: 73 kt2007: 138 kt2008: 73.5 kt2009: 93.7 kt2010: 29.9 kt2011: 55.9 kt2012: 119.8 kt2013: 72.1 kt2014: 99.6 kt2015: 81.6 kt2016: 40.5 kt2017: 38 kt2018: 76.5 kt2019: 69.5 kt2020: 30.5 kt2021: 47.8 kt2022: 50.6 kt2023: 54.1 kt2024: 18.9 kt

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

Annual values for Closed shrubland — Emissions (CH4) in Australia and New Zealand, 1990 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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. 1 OECD 20.32 kt compare
  2. 2 Australia 18.89 kt compare
  3. 3 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0.0486 kt compare
  4. 4 Angola 16.37 kt compare
  5. 5 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0.0223 kt compare
  6. 5 South Africa 2.22 kt compare

See the full ranking of 271 places →

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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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Indicator
Closed shrubland — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
271 places, 9,259 data points, 1990–2024
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