Annual co emissions by region in Japan
Japan: Annual co emissions by region was 961.87 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
961.87 million
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
5th
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.31 billion
in 2013
All-time low
10,992
in 1868
Years of data
157
1868–2024
Annual co emissions by region in Japan, 1868–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co emissions by region in Japan stood at 961.87 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co emissions by region in Japan peaked at 1.31 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 10,992, in 1868.
Japan ranks 5th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual co emissions by region in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1868 | 10,992 | — |
| 1869 | 18,320 | +66.7% |
| 1870 | 18,320 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 25,648 | +40.0% |
| 1872 | 32,976 | +28.6% |
| 1873 | 40,304 | +22.2% |
| 1874 | 586,240 | +1354.5% |
| 1875 | 1.44 million | +145.6% |
| 1876 | 1.40 million | -2.5% |
| 1877 | 1.29 million | -8.1% |
| 1878 | 1.86 million | +44.0% |
| 1879 | 2.32 million | +24.7% |
| 1880 | 2.35 million | +1.4% |
| 1881 | 2.41 million | +2.8% |
| 1882 | 2.51 million | +4.1% |
| 1883 | 2.71 million | +7.9% |
| 1884 | 2.96 million | +9.1% |
| 1885 | 3.35 million | +13.3% |
| 1886 | 3.61 million | +7.7% |
| 1887 | 4.47 million | +24.1% |
| 1888 | 5.17 million | +15.6% |
| 1889 | 6.25 million | +21.0% |
| 1890 | 6.76 million | +8.0% |
| 1891 | 8.12 million | +20.2% |
| 1892 | 8.08 million | -0.6% |
| 1893 | 8.57 million | +6.2% |
| 1894 | 11.03 million | +28.6% |
| 1895 | 12.23 million | +10.9% |
| 1896 | 12.92 million | +5.6% |
| 1897 | 13.54 million | +4.9% |
| 1898 | 17.25 million | +27.4% |
| 1899 | 17.27 million | +0.1% |
| 1900 | 19.41 million | +12.4% |
| 1901 | 23.27 million | +19.9% |
| 1902 | 24.94 million | +7.2% |
| 1903 | 25.79 million | +3.4% |
| 1904 | 29.05 million | +12.7% |
| 1905 | 29.93 million | +3.0% |
| 1906 | 32.86 million | +9.8% |
| 1907 | 35.07 million | +6.7% |
| 1908 | 37.63 million | +7.3% |
| 1909 | 38.26 million | +1.7% |
| 1910 | 39.38 million | +2.9% |
| 1911 | 44.21 million | +12.3% |
| 1912 | 49.28 million | +11.5% |
| 1913 | 54.32 million | +10.2% |
| 1914 | 58.02 million | +6.8% |
| 1915 | 52.84 million | -8.9% |
| 1916 | 58.60 million | +10.9% |
| 1917 | 67.48 million | +15.2% |
| 1918 | 71.54 million | +6.0% |
| 1919 | 79.19 million | +10.7% |
| 1920 | 74.28 million | -6.2% |
| 1921 | 66.81 million | -10.1% |
| 1922 | 71.43 million | +6.9% |
| 1923 | 75.91 million | +6.3% |
| 1924 | 79.35 million | +4.5% |
| 1925 | 82.01 million | +3.4% |
| 1926 | 82.60 million | +0.7% |
| 1927 | 89.48 million | +8.3% |
| 1928 | 92.39 million | +3.3% |
| 1929 | 94.88 million | +2.7% |
| 1930 | 86.17 million | -9.2% |
| 1931 | 77.90 million | -9.6% |
| 1932 | 77.98 million | +0.1% |
| 1933 | 91.34 million | +17.1% |
| 1934 | 101.20 million | +10.8% |
| 1935 | 106.38 million | +5.1% |
| 1936 | 116.85 million | +9.8% |
| 1937 | 125.43 million | +7.3% |
| 1938 | 131.74 million | +5.0% |
| 1939 | 127.75 million | -3.0% |
| 1940 | 153.24 million | +20.0% |
| 1941 | 154.60 million | +0.9% |
| 1942 | 147.79 million | -4.4% |
| 1943 | 150.64 million | +1.9% |
| 1944 | 138.73 million | -7.9% |
| 1945 | 76.64 million | -44.8% |
| 1946 | 52.71 million | -31.2% |
| 1947 | 70.03 million | +32.9% |
| 1948 | 88.08 million | +25.8% |
| 1949 | 98.42 million | +11.7% |
| 1950 | 102.54 million | +4.2% |
| 1951 | 123.38 million | +20.3% |
| 1952 | 130.36 million | +5.7% |
| 1953 | 145.87 million | +11.9% |
| 1954 | 142.66 million | -2.2% |
| 1955 | 142.01 million | -0.5% |
| 1956 | 160.80 million | +13.2% |
| 1957 | 188.28 million | +17.1% |
| 1958 | 181.42 million | -3.6% |
| 1959 | 192.92 million | +6.3% |
| 1960 | 232.83 million | +20.7% |
| 1961 | 283.13 million | +21.6% |
| 1962 | 293.28 million | +3.6% |
| 1963 | 325.27 million | +10.9% |
| 1964 | 359.35 million | +10.5% |
| 1965 | 386.97 million | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 419.78 million | +8.5% |
| 1967 | 489.92 million | +16.7% |
| 1968 | 562.57 million | +14.8% |
| 1969 | 653.85 million | +16.2% |
| 1970 | 769.75 million | +17.7% |
| 1971 | 799.65 million | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 861.05 million | +7.7% |
| 1973 | 914.27 million | +6.2% |
| 1974 | 914.31 million | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 869.82 million | -4.9% |
| 1976 | 909.58 million | +4.6% |
| 1977 | 935.55 million | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 905.09 million | -3.3% |
| 1979 | 957.15 million | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 948.55 million | -0.9% |
| 1981 | 930.38 million | -1.9% |
| 1982 | 900.72 million | -3.2% |
| 1983 | 884.42 million | -1.8% |
| 1984 | 940.54 million | +6.3% |
| 1985 | 915.28 million | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 914.05 million | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 902.21 million | -1.3% |
| 1988 | 984.70 million | +9.1% |
| 1989 | 1.02 billion | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 1.15 billion | +13.1% |
| 1991 | 1.17 billion | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 1.18 billion | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 1.17 billion | -0.5% |
| 1994 | 1.22 billion | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 1.24 billion | +1.0% |
| 1996 | 1.25 billion | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 1.24 billion | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 1.20 billion | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 1.24 billion | +3.1% |
| 2000 | 1.26 billion | +1.8% |
| 2001 | 1.25 billion | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 1.28 billion | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 1.28 billion | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 1.28 billion | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 1.29 billion | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 1.26 billion | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 1.30 billion | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 1.23 billion | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 1.16 billion | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 1.21 billion | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 1.26 billion | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 1.30 billion | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 1.31 billion | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 1.26 billion | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 1.22 billion | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 1.20 billion | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 1.18 billion | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 1.14 billion | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 1.10 billion | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 1.04 billion | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 1.06 billion | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 1.03 billion | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 986.91 million | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 961.87 million | -2.5% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 961.87 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 30.70 million, 31.3× the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Japan's 961.87 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 16.97 million, 56.7× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual co emissions by region in Japan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 | +1354.5% | 40,304 | 586,240 |
| 1875 | +145.6% | 586,240 | 1.44 million |
| 1869 | +66.7% | 10,992 | 18,320 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860s | 14,656 | 10,992 | 18,320 | 2 |
| 1870s | 900,978 | 18,320 | 2.32 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 3.58 million | 2.35 million | 6.25 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 11.58 million | 6.76 million | 17.27 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 29.62 million | 19.41 million | 38.26 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 57.49 million | 39.38 million | 79.19 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 80.91 million | 66.81 million | 94.88 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 104.27 million | 77.90 million | 131.74 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 113.09 million | 52.71 million | 154.60 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 151.02 million | 102.54 million | 192.92 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 400.69 million | 232.83 million | 653.85 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 883.62 million | 769.75 million | 957.15 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 934.21 million | 884.42 million | 1.02 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.21 billion | 1.15 billion | 1.25 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.26 billion | 1.16 billion | 1.30 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.22 billion | 1.10 billion | 1.31 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.01 billion | 961.87 million | 1.06 billion | 5 |
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- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,181 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,633 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,547 kt (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co emissions by region in Japan?
- Annual co emissions by region in Japan was 961.87 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co emissions by region recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.31 billion in 2013.
- What is the lowest annual co emissions by region recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,992 in 1868.
- How does Japan rank for annual co emissions by region?
- Japan ranks 5th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co emissions by region rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual co emissions by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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