Closed shrubland — Emissions in Australia

Australia: 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 213 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, 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

Australia recorded 18.89 kt for closed shrubland — emissions in 2024.

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 peaked at 171.56 kt in 2001 and was at its lowest, 16.37 kt, in 1997.

That places Australia 2nd out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 46.78 kt 16.37 kt 63.96 kt 10
2000s 88.54 kt 29.98 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

  1. 1 OECD 20.32 kt compare
  2. 2 Australia and New Zealand 18.89 kt compare
  3. 4 Angola 16.37 kt compare
  4. 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?
Closed shrubland — emissions in Australia 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?
The highest recorded value was 171.56 kt in 2001.
What is the lowest closed shrubland — emissions recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 16.37 kt in 1997.
How does Australia rank for closed shrubland — emissions?
Australia ranks 2nd out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is closed shrubland — emissions rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 81.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia 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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