Australia and New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand emitted about 32.5 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 72nd largest emitter. About 6.2 tonnes per person per year, 1.3 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 32Mt
- Per person
- 6.2t
- Change since 2005
- −13%
- Total since 1850
- 2.01bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 89%
0.08% of the world · 72nd largest
World average 4.7 t
+27% since 1990
0.11% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.48 |
| 2023 | 31.56 |
| 2022 | 31.97 |
| 2021 | 34.60 |
| 2020 | 34.11 |
| 2019 | 36.71 |
| 2018 | 35.69 |
| 2017 | 35.66 |
| 2016 | 34.14 |
| 2015 | 35.81 |
| 2014 | 35.40 |
| 2013 | 35.22 |
| 2012 | 35.92 |
| 2011 | 34.24 |
| 2010 | 34.79 |
| 2009 | 34.59 |
| 2008 | 37.49 |
| 2007 | 36.38 |
| 2006 | 37.30 |
| 2005 | 37.40 |
| 2004 | 35.81 |
| 2003 | 36.22 |
| 2002 | 34.52 |
| 2001 | 34.36 |
| 2000 | 32.22 |
| 1999 | 31.44 |
| 1998 | 29.84 |
| 1997 | 31.26 |
| 1996 | 29.29 |
| 1995 | 27.99 |
| 1994 | 27.89 |
| 1993 | 27.75 |
| 1992 | 28.15 |
| 1991 | 26.17 |
| 1990 | 25.49 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- New Zealand
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- New Zealand
Where New Zealand's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 1.1%
- Gas 8.9%
- Oil 1.5%
- Hydro 54.8%
- Wind 9.7%
- Solar 0.9%
- Bioenergy & other 23.1%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About New Zealand's emissions
How much CO₂ does New Zealand emit?
New Zealand emitted about 32.5 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 0.08% of the world total, making it the 72nd largest emitter.
What are New Zealand's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 6.2 tonnes per person per year, 1.3 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are New Zealand's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −13% compared with 2005 and +27% compared with 1990.
How much of New Zealand's electricity is renewable?
88.5% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.