Co2 emissions fossil land in New Zealand

New Zealand: Co2 emissions fossil land was 32.48 million in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
32.48 million
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
72nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
37.49 million
in 2008
All-time low
0
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024

Co2 emissions fossil land in New Zealand, 1850–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, co2 emissions fossil land in New Zealand stood at 32.48 million.

The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co2 emissions fossil land in New Zealand peaked at 37.49 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1850.

New Zealand ranks 72nd of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1850s 0 0 0 10
1860s 0 0 0 10
1870s 86,104 0 505,632 10
1880s 1.04 million 655,856 1.36 million 10
1890s 1.70 million 1.42 million 2.18 million 10
1900s 3.47 million 2.44 million 4.26 million 10
1910s 4.69 million 4.13 million 5.08 million 10
1920s 4.09 million 3.50 million 4.89 million 10
1930s 4.16 million 3.54 million 4.87 million 10
1940s 5.34 million 4.76 million 5.62 million 10
1950s 9.36 million 8.17 million 10.32 million 10
1960s 12.88 million 11.20 million 14.26 million 10
1970s 17.47 million 14.18 million 20.31 million 10
1980s 20.95 million 16.56 million 25.45 million 10
1990s 28.53 million 25.49 million 31.44 million 10
2000s 35.63 million 32.22 million 37.49 million 10
2010s 35.36 million 34.13 million 36.71 million 10
2020s 32.94 million 31.56 million 34.60 million 5

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 69 Ireland 33.31 million compare
  2. 70 Dominican Republic 33.13 million compare
  3. 71 Tunisia 32.66 million compare
  4. 73 Switzerland 32.07 million compare
  5. 74 Syrian Arab Republic 31.78 million compare
  6. 75 Bulgaria 31.62 million compare

See the full ranking of 216 places β†’

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All data for New Zealand β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is co2 emissions fossil land in New Zealand?
Co2 emissions fossil land in New Zealand was 32.48 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest co2 emissions fossil land recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 37.49 million in 2008.
What is the lowest co2 emissions fossil land recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1850.
How does New Zealand rank for co2 emissions fossil land?
New Zealand ranks 72nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is co2 emissions fossil land rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this New Zealand data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions fossil land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Co2 emissions fossil land
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
216 places, 22,638 data points, 1850–2024
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