Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Canada
Canada: Annual carbon dioxide emissions was 204.17 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Canada, 2003–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual carbon dioxide emissions in Canada is 204.17 million, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 72.5% on the previous year and up 97.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual carbon dioxide emissions in Canada peaked at 1.32 billion in 2023 and was at its lowest, 28.27 million, in 2020.
That places Canada 6th out of 248 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 197.22 million | — |
| 2004 | 231.98 million | +17.6% |
| 2005 | 134.58 million | -42.0% |
| 2006 | 181.73 million | +35.0% |
| 2007 | 175.01 million | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 106.86 million | -38.9% |
| 2009 | 85.56 million | -19.9% |
| 2010 | 235.06 million | +174.7% |
| 2011 | 179.48 million | -23.6% |
| 2012 | 163.53 million | -8.9% |
| 2013 | 354.77 million | +116.9% |
| 2014 | 394.46 million | +11.2% |
| 2015 | 327.09 million | -17.1% |
| 2016 | 103.39 million | -68.4% |
| 2017 | 308.96 million | +198.8% |
| 2018 | 161.81 million | -47.6% |
| 2019 | 148.87 million | -8.0% |
| 2020 | 28.27 million | -81.0% |
| 2021 | 282.14 million | +897.9% |
| 2022 | 152.05 million | -46.1% |
| 2023 | 1.32 billion | +767.9% |
| 2024 | 622.21 million | -52.8% |
| 2025 | 741.20 million | +19.1% |
| 2026 | 204.17 million | -72.5% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 204.17 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 44,368, 4601.7× the median. (85 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Canada changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | +897.9% | 28.27 million | 282.14 million |
| 2023 | +767.9% | 152.05 million | 1.32 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 158.99 million | 85.56 million | 231.98 million | 7 |
| 2010s | 237.74 million | 103.39 million | 394.46 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 478.52 million | 28.27 million | 1.32 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More climate change data for Canada
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 2.27 billion kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 44,359 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 9,631 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 34,728 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 36.34 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 1,240 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 17,229 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 16,823 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 406.39 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 63.48 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual carbon dioxide emissions in Canada?
- Annual carbon dioxide emissions in Canada was 204.17 million in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 1.32 billion in 2023.
- What is the lowest annual carbon dioxide emissions recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.27 million in 2020.
- How does Canada rank for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Canada ranks 6th out of 248 countries with data for 2026.
- Is annual carbon dioxide emissions rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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