CO2 emissions embodied in gross imports, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent in Australia
Australia: CO2 emissions embodied in gross imports, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent was 158.78 in 2021. ▲ Rising
CO2 emissions embodied in gross imports, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent in Australia, 1995–2021
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Australia recorded 158.78 for co2 emissions embodied in gross imports, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.2% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions embodied in gross imports, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in Australia peaked at 179.03 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 62.03, in 1995.
Australia ranks 16th of 66 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
CO2 emissions embodied in gross imports, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 62.03 | — |
| 1996 | 66.95 | +7.9% |
| 1997 | 73.67 | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 82.12 | +11.5% |
| 1999 | 77.01 | -6.2% |
| 2000 | 79.9 | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 77.82 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 77.44 | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 88.04 | +13.7% |
| 2004 | 104.94 | +19.2% |
| 2005 | 125.19 | +19.3% |
| 2006 | 131.36 | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 136.48 | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 142.86 | +4.7% |
| 2009 | 141.64 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 139.44 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 163.49 | +17.2% |
| 2012 | 179.03 | +9.5% |
| 2013 | 173.5 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 160.78 | -7.3% |
| 2015 | 152.2 | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 136.95 | -10.0% |
| 2017 | 138.99 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 140.89 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 146 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 142.8 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 158.78 | +11.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 72.35 | 62.03 | 82.12 | 5 |
| 2000s | 110.57 | 77.44 | 142.86 | 10 |
| 2010s | 153.13 | 136.95 | 179.03 | 10 |
| 2020s | 150.79 | 142.8 | 158.78 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions embodied in gross imports, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in Australia?
- Co2 emissions embodied in gross imports, metric ton of co₂ equivalent in Australia was 158.78 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest co2 emissions embodied in gross imports, metric ton of co₂ equivalent recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 179.03 in 2012.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions embodied in gross imports, metric ton of co₂ equivalent recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 62.03 in 1995.
- How does Australia rank for co2 emissions embodied in gross imports, metric ton of co₂ equivalent?
- Australia ranks 16th out of 66 countries with data for 2021.
- Is co2 emissions embodied in gross imports, metric ton of co₂ equivalent rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of CO2 emissions embodied in gross imports, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual, country-level estimates of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions resulting from fuel combustion, which are embodied in domestic final demand, production, and trade. The data covers a substantial period, with estimates for emissions embodied in production and final demand available for 66 countries from 1995 to 2018. Additionally, the dataset includes annual country-level estimates for CO2 emissions embodied in gross exports and gross imports for the same 66 countries, extending to the years 1995 to 2020. All emissions are measured in million tons of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2 eq.). The compilation relies on several authoritative sources; specifically, the total value of merchandise exports and imports is taken from the Direction of Trade Statistics (DOTS). Furthermore, the CO2 emissions embodied in international trade are derived from the OECD's 2021 compilation of indicators on Carbon dioxide emissions embodied in international trade, which itself is a product of combining the Input-Output Database and the Trade in embodied CO2 (TeCO2) Database.