Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Australia

Australia: Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate was 0.9695 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.9695 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 79.8%
World rank
133rd
of 203 countries
All-time high
2.72 % change on previous year
in 2008
All-time low
-7.73 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Australia, 1971–2024

-7.5-5-2.502.5197119972024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, methane (ch4) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate in Australia stood at 0.9695 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 79.8% on the previous year and up 408.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, methane (ch4) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate in Australia peaked at 2.72 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -7.73 % change on previous year, in 1996.

Australia ranks 133rd of 203 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 (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Australia, year by year

Annual values for Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Australia, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 1.72 % change on previous year
1972 1.76 % change on previous year +2.2%
1973 1.28 % change on previous year -27.4%
1974 1.39 % change on previous year +8.2%
1975 1.36 % change on previous year -1.6%
1976 1.56 % change on previous year +14.2%
1977 1.3 % change on previous year -16.3%
1978 1.16 % change on previous year -10.8%
1979 1.07 % change on previous year -7.7%
1980 0.9882 % change on previous year -7.8%
1981 1.21 % change on previous year +22.0%
1982 1.25 % change on previous year +3.8%
1983 1.24 % change on previous year -0.8%
1984 1.14 % change on previous year -8.0%
1985 1.36 % change on previous year +19.2%
1986 1.47 % change on previous year +7.9%
1987 1.5 % change on previous year +2.3%
1988 1.54 % change on previous year +2.7%
1989 1.21 % change on previous year -21.6%
1990 1.4 % change on previous year +15.9%
1991 -0.2946 % change on previous year -121.0%
1992 -1.23 % change on previous year +316.1%
1993 -0.3969 % change on previous year -67.6%
1994 -3.39 % change on previous year +753.9%
1995 0.4981 % change on previous year -114.7%
1996 -7.73 % change on previous year -1651.1%
1997 -0.5792 % change on previous year -92.5%
1998 -3.34 % change on previous year +477.5%
1999 -0.1153 % change on previous year -96.6%
2000 -1.17 % change on previous year +919.4%
2001 0.7836 % change on previous year -166.7%
2002 1.82 % change on previous year +132.6%
2003 -3.87 % change on previous year -312.1%
2004 -1.66 % change on previous year -57.1%
2005 -0.2111 % change on previous year -87.3%
2006 -0.3766 % change on previous year +78.4%
2007 1.73 % change on previous year -558.2%
2008 2.72 % change on previous year +57.3%
2009 -0.3451 % change on previous year -112.7%
2010 1.53 % change on previous year -542.3%
2011 -1.23 % change on previous year -180.5%
2012 -4.22 % change on previous year +243.5%
2013 -2.16 % change on previous year -48.7%
2014 0.1905 % change on previous year -108.8%
2015 0.0773 % change on previous year -59.5%
2016 -1.46 % change on previous year -1990.8%
2017 0.7118 % change on previous year -148.7%
2018 -1.14 % change on previous year -260.6%
2019 2.32 % change on previous year -302.9%
2020 0.2491 % change on previous year -89.3%
2021 -0.3042 % change on previous year -222.1%
2022 1.75 % change on previous year -675.2%
2023 0.5391 % change on previous year -69.2%
2024 0.9695 % change on previous year +79.8%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate in Australia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2016 -1990.8% 0.0773 % change on previous year -1.46 % change on previous year
1996 -1651.1% 0.4981 % change on previous year -7.73 % change on previous year
2000 -919.4% -0.1153 % change on previous year -1.17 % change on previous year
1994 -753.9% -0.3969 % change on previous year -3.39 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1.4 % change on previous year 1.07 % change on previous year 1.76 % change on previous year 9
1980s 1.29 % change on previous year 0.9882 % change on previous year 1.54 % change on previous year 10
1990s -1.52 % change on previous year -7.73 % change on previous year 1.4 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.0584 % change on previous year -3.87 % change on previous year 2.72 % change on previous year 10
2010s -0.5394 % change on previous year -4.22 % change on previous year 2.32 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.6407 % change on previous year -0.3042 % change on previous year 1.75 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 130 Georgia 1 % change on previous year compare
  2. 131 Greece 1 % change on previous year compare
  3. 132 Kyrgyzstan 0.9875 % change on previous year compare
  4. 134 French Polynesia 0.9639 % change on previous year compare
  5. 135 Nepal 0.9275 % change on previous year compare
  6. 136 Saint Lucia 0.9091 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is methane (ch4) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate in Australia?
Methane (ch4) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate in Australia was 0.9695 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest methane (ch4) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 2.72 % change on previous year in 2008.
What is the lowest methane (ch4) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was -7.73 % change on previous year in 1996.
How does Australia rank for methane (ch4) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate?
Australia ranks 133rd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
Is methane (ch4) emissions from waste (mt co2e), annual growth rate rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 408.8%. 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 (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
250 places, 13,500 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Methane (CH4) emissions from Waste (Mt CO2e). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.