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Russia vs Australia CO2 per capita
Australia overtook Russia in 1990. In 1970 Russia stood at roughly 78% of Australia’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 99%, and the pair was closest in 1991 (100%).
| Year | Russia | Australia | Australia as % of Russia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12.85 | 9.98 | 78% |
| 1970 | 12.85 | 9.98 | 78% |
| 1980 | 15.13 | 13.78 | 91% |
| 1990 | 16.27 | 16.46 | 101% |
| 2000 | 18.6 | 11.47 | 62% |
| 2010 | 18.85 | 12.23 | 65% |
| 2020 | 15.3 | 12.28 | 80% |
| 2024 | 14.1 | 13.98 | 99% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Australia pass Russia in CO2 per capita?
In 1990. Australia’s published CO2 per capita rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Russian Federation and Australia compare today?
Australia is ahead: 14.1 against 13.98 — the trailing economy stands at about 99% of the leader.
Are these CO2 per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — metric tons per capita — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: