Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Australia

Australia: Humid tropical forest — Emissions was 351.12 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
351.12 kt
Change on year
down 77.1%
World rank
46th
of 104 countries
All-time high
8,030 kt
in 2018
All-time low
18.68 kt
in 2010
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Australia, 2001–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2001201220242001: 3.6k kt2002: 2.4k kt2003: 1.8k kt2004: 1.1k kt2005: 2.7k kt2006: 186.8 kt2007: 608.7 kt2008: 883.4 kt2009: 3.8k kt2010: 18.7 kt2011: 2.5k kt2012: 3.2k kt2013: 2.1k kt2014: 2.8k kt2015: 1.4k kt2016: 1.6k kt2017: 1.2k kt2018: 8.0k kt2019: 1.4k kt2020: 978.6 kt2021: 1.2k kt2022: 410.8 kt2023: 1.5k kt2024: 351.1 kt

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

Analysis

Australia recorded 351.12 kt for humid tropical forest — emissions in 2024.

That represents a change of down 77.1% on the previous year and down 87.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, humid tropical forest — emissions in Australia peaked at 8,030 kt in 2018 and was at its lowest, 18.68 kt, in 2010.

That places Australia 46th out of 104 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Humid tropical forest — Emissions in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2) in Australia, 2001 to 2024.
Year kt Change
2001 3,637 kt
2002 2,362 kt -35.0%
2003 1,769 kt -25.1%
2004 1,117 kt -36.9%
2005 2,667 kt +138.7%
2006 186.78 kt -93.0%
2007 608.74 kt +225.9%
2008 883.43 kt +45.1%
2009 3,817 kt +332.1%
2010 18.68 kt -99.5%
2011 2,536 kt +13473.5%
2012 3,197 kt +26.1%
2013 2,069 kt -35.3%
2014 2,792 kt +34.9%
2015 1,362 kt -51.2%
2016 1,644 kt +20.7%
2017 1,244 kt -24.3%
2018 8,030 kt +545.4%
2019 1,354 kt -83.1%
2020 978.58 kt -27.7%
2021 1,225 kt +25.2%
2022 410.83 kt -66.5%
2023 1,533 kt +273.1%
2024 351.12 kt -77.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,894 kt 186.78 kt 3,817 kt 9
2010s 2,425 kt 18.68 kt 8,030 kt 10
2020s 899.62 kt 351.12 kt 1,533 kt 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 43 Costa Rica 444.02 kt compare
  2. 44 Philippines 425.57 kt compare
  3. 45 Senegal 412.39 kt compare
  4. 46 Australia and New Zealand 351.12 kt compare
  5. 48 Bahamas 272.92 kt compare
  6. 49 Togo 223.82 kt compare

See the full ranking of 142 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is humid tropical forest — emissions in Australia?
Humid tropical forest — emissions in Australia was 351.12 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 8,030 kt in 2018.
What is the lowest humid tropical forest — emissions recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 18.68 kt in 2010.
How does Australia rank for humid tropical forest — emissions?
Australia ranks 46th out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is humid tropical forest — emissions rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is down 87.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Humid tropical forest — Emissions (CO2)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
142 places, 3,355 data points, 2001–2024
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