How we Generate and Use Energy

Australia consumes more electricity per capita, and generates more CO2 emissions per capita, than the global average.

Australians emit 15t CO2e per capita (2018), equivalent to average emissions from 3.3 cars over one year. Australia’s electricity consumption (9.9 MWh per capita) is 82.5% higher than the world average (5.4 MWh per capita).
NameCO2 emissions per capita (tCO2)Electricity consumption per capita (kWh)