What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Australia?

Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Australia was 145.79 million 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 recorded in Australia?

The highest recorded value was 145.79 million tonnes in 2024.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Australia?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1750.

How does Australia rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?

Australia ranks 18th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Australia?

Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Australia 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Australia

Name: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Australia
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Australia: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 145.79 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

145.79 million tonnes

Change on year

up 3.0%

World rank

18th

of 215 countries

All-time high

145.79 million tonnes

in 2024

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1750

Years of data

275

1750–2024

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Australia, 1750–2024

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 in Australia is 145.79 million tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 275 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 6.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Australia peaked at 145.79 million tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1750.

That places Australia 18th out of 215 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

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1750s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1760s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1770s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1780s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1790s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1800s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1810s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1820s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1830s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1840s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1860s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1870s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1880s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1890s	12,091 tonnes	0 tonnes	120,912 tonnes	10
1900s	186,954 tonnes	109,955 tonnes	250,225 tonnes	10
1910s	433,866 tonnes	270,044 tonnes	580,986 tonnes	10
1920s	1.52 million tonnes	573,836 tonnes	3.25 million tonnes	10
1930s	4.09 million tonnes	2.71 million tonnes	5.84 million tonnes	10
1940s	6.92 million tonnes	4.79 million tonnes	10.42 million tonnes	10
1950s	18.49 million tonnes	11.04 million tonnes	25.09 million tonnes	10
1960s	42.80 million tonnes	27.14 million tonnes	61.53 million tonnes	10
1970s	76.07 million tonnes	68.21 million tonnes	82.04 million tonnes	10
1980s	79.21 million tonnes	71.91 million tonnes	85.68 million tonnes	10
1990s	94.06 million tonnes	87.92 million tonnes	100.84 million tonnes	10
2000s	113.42 million tonnes	102.68 million tonnes	122.48 million tonnes	10
2010s	135.87 million tonnes	124.51 million tonnes	143.40 million tonnes	10
2020s	138.04 million tonnes	133.83 million tonnes	145.79 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Australia

15 United Kingdom 159.60 million tonnes compare
16 Italy 154.36 million tonnes compare
17 Iraq 147.53 million tonnes compare
19 Spain 139.47 million tonnes compare
20 Turkey 136.30 million tonnes compare
21 Egypt 112.97 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

More climate change data for Australia

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.4% (2100)
Population growth 1.5% (2025)
Population, total 27.61 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.7% (2025)
Urban population 24.22 million (2025)
Urban population 87.7% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 14.48 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 20.04 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 14.48 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 14.48 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Australia →

Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Australia?: Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Australia was 145.79 million 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 recorded in Australia?: The highest recorded value was 145.79 million tonnes in 2024.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Australia?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1750.
How does Australia rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?: Australia ranks 18th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Australia?: Over the last ten years it is up 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 215 places, 21,740 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from oil, measured in tonnes.