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Australia
AUSOceania
Total Emissions
417 Mt
Rank #11 globally
Per Capita
16.0 t
Rank #2 globally
Resources
4
Major production types
Trend
decreasing
Current trajectory
About Australia
Australia is one of the world's largest fossil fuel exporters with very high per-capita emissions. The country has enormous renewable energy potential and is positioning itself as a future green hydrogen superpower while navigating the transition away from coal exports.
Key Facts
- Highest per-capita emissions in OECD
- World's largest LNG and coal exporter
- Largest lithium producer for EV batteries
- Enormous solar and wind potential
Key Statistics
Population
26 million
GDP
$1.69 Trillion
Carbon Intensity
246.31 kg CO2/$
Net Zero Target
2050
Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
🛢️Coal
Production432 Mt/year
Global Share5%
🛢️LNG
Production88 Mt/year
Global Share22%
⛏️Iron Ore
Production900 Mt/year
Global Share37%
⛏️Lithium
Production55,000 tonnes/year
Global Share46%