Ghg emissions by gas in New Zealand
New Zealand: Ghg emissions by gas was 13.25 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13.25 million
Change on year
down 1.3%
World rank
45th
of 201 countries
All-time high
14.93 million
in 1986
All-time low
1.85 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Ghg emissions by gas in New Zealand, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, ghg emissions by gas in New Zealand stood at 13.25 million.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ghg emissions by gas in New Zealand peaked at 14.93 million in 1986 and was at its lowest, 1.85 million, in 1850.
New Zealand ranks 45th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 2.00 million | 1.85 million | 2.11 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 2.13 million | 2.12 million | 2.14 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 2.69 million | 2.14 million | 3.35 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 3.55 million | 3.42 million | 3.66 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 3.53 million | 3.21 million | 4.07 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 3.72 million | 3.21 million | 4.36 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 4.64 million | 4.45 million | 4.80 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 5.15 million | 4.85 million | 5.42 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 5.36 million | 5.29 million | 5.43 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 6.72 million | 5.29 million | 8.52 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 9.63 million | 8.75 million | 10.60 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 12.04 million | 10.84 million | 13.80 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.85 million | 13.29 million | 14.12 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.67 million | 13.89 million | 14.93 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.65 million | 13.32 million | 14.19 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.04 million | 13.50 million | 14.48 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.92 million | 13.70 million | 14.13 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.55 million | 13.25 million | 13.87 million | 5 |
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- 42 Niger 14.07 million compare
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More climate change data for New Zealand
- Share co2 vs population 0.0571 (2100)
- Population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Population, total 5.32 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 0.7% (2025)
- Urban population 4.47 million (2025)
- Urban population 84.0% (2025)
- Co2 emissions vs gdp 6.23 (2024)
- Cumulative co emissions 2.01 billion (2024)
- Co emissions per capita 6.23 (2024)
- Co2 per capita vs renewable electricity 6.23 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ghg emissions by gas in New Zealand?
- Ghg emissions by gas in New Zealand was 13.25 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest ghg emissions by gas recorded in New Zealand?
- The highest recorded value was 14.93 million in 1986.
- What is the lowest ghg emissions by gas recorded in New Zealand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.85 million in 1850.
- How does New Zealand rank for ghg emissions by gas?
- New Zealand ranks 45th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is ghg emissions by gas rising or falling in New Zealand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. 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 Ghg emissions by gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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