Canada vs United States of America: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion

Canada
522.89
in 2023
United States of America
4,413
in 2023
Canada rank
13th
United States of America rank
11th

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion over time

  • Canada
  • United States of America
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How they compare

United States of America currently reports 4,413 against 522.89 in Canada, a difference of 3,890.

That makes United States of America's figure about 8.4 times Canada's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.

Canada ranks 13th and United States of America ranks 11th of 160 countries.

United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Canada United States of America Difference Ahead
2000s 522.52 5,590 5,068 United States of America
2010s 540.08 4,965 4,425 United States of America
2020s 514.18 4,457 3,943 United States of America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, Canada or United States of America?
United States of America, at 4,413 against 522.89 in Canada as of 2023.
What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between Canada and United States of America?
3,890, with United States of America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Canada and United States of America?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Canada and United States of America rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
Canada ranks 13th and United States of America ranks 11th of 160 countries.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
197 places, 4,711 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed