CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in New Zealand
New Zealand: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type was 506,754 tonnes in 2024. ▼ Falling
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in New Zealand, 1990–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in New Zealand is 506,754 tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in New Zealand peaked at 928,279 tonnes in 2002 and was at its lowest, 506,754 tonnes, in 2023.
That places New Zealand 30th out of 46 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 35 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in New Zealand, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 564,157 tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 608,285 tonnes | +7.8% |
| 1992 | 666,807 tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1993 | 684,112 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1994 | 671,902 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 714,720 tonnes | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 663,571 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 1997 | 739,697 tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1998 | 787,843 tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 870,543 tonnes | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 896,112 tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 920,298 tonnes | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 928,279 tonnes | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 851,554 tonnes | -8.3% |
| 2004 | 853,058 tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 904,984 tonnes | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 798,981 tonnes | -11.7% |
| 2007 | 827,108 tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 778,836 tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 864,378 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 802,063 tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2011 | 811,632 tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2012 | 850,042 tonnes | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 734,825 tonnes | -13.6% |
| 2014 | 800,199 tonnes | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 789,163 tonnes | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 759,427 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 698,428 tonnes | -8.0% |
| 2018 | 702,937 tonnes | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 746,572 tonnes | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 660,723 tonnes | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 606,868 tonnes | -8.2% |
| 2022 | 682,968 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 2023 | 506,754 tonnes | -25.8% |
| 2024 | 506,754 tonnes | +0.0% |
New Zealand compared with similar countries
- New Zealand's 506,754 tonnes is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 10.18 million tonnes, 5% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
- New Zealand's 506,754 tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 702,196 tonnes, 72% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 697,164 tonnes | 564,157 tonnes | 870,543 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 862,359 tonnes | 778,836 tonnes | 928,279 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 769,529 tonnes | 698,428 tonnes | 850,042 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 592,813 tonnes | 506,754 tonnes | 682,968 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near New Zealand
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,340 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in New Zealand?
- Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type in New Zealand was 506,754 tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 928,279 tonnes in 2002.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 506,754 tonnes in 2023.
- How does New Zealand rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type?
- New Zealand ranks 30th out of 46 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry type rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry type. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from other industry sources, measured in tonnes.