Australia carbon profile

Australia emits roughly 387 Mt of CO₂ per year — about 1.0% of global emissions, ranking #16 worldwide. At 14.5 tonnes per person (#6 per capita), its footprint is well above the global average of ~4.7 t.

Emissions have edged down over the past five years (-7%) and edged down over the decade (-2%). The sustained downward trajectory suggests structural decarbonization rather than a one-off dip.

Renewables supply about 39% of electricity. The energy transition is well underway, but fossil generation still sets the emissions baseline.

Emissions are likely to stay near current levels through 2030 absent major policy change. Per-capita consumption — transport, buildings, industry — is the next frontier.