Methane emissions, per unit of GDP in Australia
Australia: Methane emissions, per unit of GDP was 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
130th
of 193 countries
All-time high
0.0059 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP
in 2024
Years of data
65
1960–2024
Methane emissions, per unit of GDP in Australia, 1960–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Australia recorded 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP for methane emissions, per unit of gdp in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 65 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, methane emissions, per unit of gdp in Australia peaked at 0.0059 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
Australia ranks 130th of 193 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.
Methane emissions, per unit of GDP in Australia, year by year
| Year | tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0059 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0.0057 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1962 | 0.0059 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 0.0056 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1964 | 0.0052 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 1965 | 0.0049 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1966 | 0.0045 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.2% |
| 1967 | 0.0042 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1968 | 0.0041 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 0.0038 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 1970 | 0.0034 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1971 | 0.003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 1972 | 0.0031 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 1973 | 0.0022 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -26.9% |
| 1974 | 0.0017 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -24.8% |
| 1975 | 0.0016 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 0.0016 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 0.0015 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1978 | 0.0012 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -18.4% |
| 1979 | 0.0012 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 0.0011 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0008 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -27.5% |
| 1982 | 0.0008 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 0.0008 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 0.0008 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 1985 | 0.0009 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +23.1% |
| 1986 | 0.0009 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1987 | 0.0008 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -10.6% |
| 1988 | 0.0006 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -20.9% |
| 1989 | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -17.2% |
| 1990 | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1992 | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 1993 | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 1994 | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 1996 | 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 1997 | 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 1998 | 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 1999 | 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +12.5% |
| 2000 | 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 2002 | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -34.6% |
| 2004 | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 2005 | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -21.9% |
| 2006 | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 2008 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -27.9% |
| 2009 | 0.0002 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +16.8% |
| 2010 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -24.5% |
| 2011 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 2012 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 2013 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -22.6% |
| 2014 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +14.7% |
| 2015 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2022 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 2023 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP is above the median for high income countries, which is 0 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP, 2.5× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Australia's 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP, 61% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0038 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0059 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.0021 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0012 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0034 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0008 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0011 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0004 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0003 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0005 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 127 Turkey 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 128 Albania 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 129 Bulgaria 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 131 Serbia 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 132 Montenegro 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
- 133 United Arab Emirates 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP compare
More climate change data for Australia
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 1.30 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 118,578 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 34,162 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 84,416 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 128.91 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 3,015 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,473 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 10,966 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 1,507 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 41.38 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is methane emissions, per unit of gdp in Australia?
- Methane emissions, per unit of gdp in Australia was 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest methane emissions, per unit of gdp recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0059 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest methane emissions, per unit of gdp recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does Australia rank for methane emissions, per unit of gdp?
- Australia ranks 130th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is methane emissions, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Methane emissions, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Methane emissions divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Methane emissions ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Methane emissions Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Methane emissions divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.