Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in Australia
Australia: Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland was -7,813 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-7,813 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
up 22.3%
World rank
34th
of 38 countries
All-time high
34,009 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 1990
All-time low
-10,052 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2022
Years of data
34
1990–2023
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in Australia, 1990–2023
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
In 2023, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Australia stood at -7,813 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
The figure is up 22.3% on the previous year and down 389.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Australia peaked at 34,009 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1990 and was at its lowest, -10,052 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2022.
That places Australia 34th out of 38 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland in Australia, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34,009 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 1991 | 33,794 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 24,138 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -28.6% |
| 1993 | 20,506 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -15.0% |
| 1994 | 17,209 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -16.1% |
| 1995 | 11,228 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -34.8% |
| 1996 | 11,393 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 7,002 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -38.5% |
| 1998 | 6,934 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 9,137 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +31.8% |
| 2000 | 5,281 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -42.2% |
| 2001 | 6,495 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +23.0% |
| 2002 | 9,159 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +41.0% |
| 2003 | 10,243 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 9,602 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.3% |
| 2005 | 8,794 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -8.4% |
| 2006 | 12,697 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +44.4% |
| 2007 | 8,658 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -31.8% |
| 2008 | 7,241 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -16.4% |
| 2009 | 5,971 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -17.5% |
| 2010 | 6,758 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +13.2% |
| 2011 | 6,308 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.7% |
| 2012 | -1,288 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -120.4% |
| 2013 | 2,702 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -309.8% |
| 2014 | -600.79 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -122.2% |
| 2015 | -515.73 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -14.2% |
| 2016 | -3,074 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +496.1% |
| 2017 | -2,295 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -25.3% |
| 2018 | -6,144 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +167.7% |
| 2019 | -6,625 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.8% |
| 2020 | -7,233 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +9.2% |
| 2021 | -8,233 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +13.8% |
| 2022 | -10,052 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +22.1% |
| 2023 | -7,813 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -22.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,535 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 6,934 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 34,009 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,414 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 5,281 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 12,697 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | -477.61 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6,625 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 6,758 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | -8,333 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -10,052 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -7,233 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 31 Greece -1,199 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 32 Colombia -1,869 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 33 Spain -3,716 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 35 Romania -15,515 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 36 Mexico -17,722 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 37 Canada -22,205 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More environment data for Australia
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -4.75 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -5.98 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.345 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.4 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production, annual growth rate 12.15 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Production, per capita 0.0193 m3 per person (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity, annual growth rate 5.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood, non-coniferous — Import quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Australia?
- Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland in Australia was -7,813 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 34,009 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 1990.
- What is the lowest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was -10,052 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2022.
- How does Australia rank for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland?
- Australia ranks 34th out of 38 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — cropland rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 389.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Cropland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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