Coal — Emissions in Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand: Coal — Emissions was 7.45 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
7.45 kt
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
21st
of 36 countries
All-time high
73.88 kt
in 2006
All-time low
0 kt
in 2007
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Coal — Emissions in Australia and New Zealand, 1990–2023

0204060801990200620231990: 35.5 kt1991: 25.3 kt1992: 10.3 kt1993: 15.7 kt1994: 20.8 kt1995: 32 kt1996: 37 kt1997: 41.7 kt1998: 31.6 kt1999: 21.1 kt2000: 21.3 kt2001: 26.6 kt2002: 32 kt2003: 21.2 kt2004: 15.4 kt2005: 5.1 kt2006: 73.9 kt2007: 0 kt2008: 10.4 kt2009: 10.4 kt2010: 10.4 kt2011: 5.2 kt2012: 0 kt2013: 10.5 kt2014: 10.5 kt2015: 7.9 kt2016: 5.3 kt2017: 7.7 kt2018: 15.4 kt2019: 8.1 kt2020: 8 kt2021: 10.9 kt2022: 7.5 kt2023: 7.5 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

Australia and New Zealand recorded 7.45 kt for coal — emissions in 2023.

That represents a change of down 29.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coal — emissions in Australia and New Zealand peaked at 73.88 kt in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 kt, in 2007.

That places Australia and New Zealand 21st out of 36 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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
1990s 27.11 kt 10.27 kt 41.7 kt 10
2000s 21.65 kt 0 kt 73.88 kt 10
2010s 8.12 kt 0 kt 15.43 kt 10
2020s 8.45 kt 7.45 kt 10.89 kt 4

Countries ranked near Australia and New Zealand

  1. 18 Hungary 10.52 kt compare
  2. 19 Sweden 10.32 kt compare
  3. 20 France 7.64 kt compare
  4. 21 New Zealand 7.45 kt compare
  5. 23 Mongolia 5.53 kt compare
  6. 24 Norway 5.1 kt compare

See the full ranking of 63 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is coal — emissions in Australia and New Zealand?
Coal — emissions in Australia and New Zealand was 7.45 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest coal — emissions recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 73.88 kt in 2006.
What is the lowest coal — emissions recorded in Australia and New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 0 kt in 2007.
How does Australia and New Zealand rank for coal — emissions?
Australia and New Zealand ranks 21st out of 36 countries with data for 2023.
Is coal — emissions rising or falling in Australia and New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.2%. 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 Coal — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coal — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
63 places, 1,553 data points, 1990–2023
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