Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Canada
Canada: Annual CO₂ emissions from cement was 7.30 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7.30 million tonnes
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
24th
of 211 countries
All-time high
7.73 million tonnes
in 2007
All-time low
188,983 tonnes
in 1933
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Canada, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Canada stood at 7.30 million tonnes.
That represents a change of up 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from cement in Canada peaked at 7.73 million tonnes in 2007 and was at its lowest, 188,983 tonnes, in 1933.
That places Canada 24th out of 211 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual CO₂ emissions from cement in Canada, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 868,594 tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 963,050 tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1930 | 926,706 tonnes | -3.8% |
| 1931 | 799,543 tonnes | -13.7% |
| 1932 | 363,447 tonnes | -54.5% |
| 1933 | 188,983 tonnes | -48.0% |
| 1934 | 272,584 tonnes | +44.2% |
| 1935 | 272,571 tonnes | -0.0% |
| 1936 | 388,868 tonnes | +42.7% |
| 1937 | 483,360 tonnes | +24.3% |
| 1938 | 432,480 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 1939 | 450,669 tonnes | +4.2% |
| 1940 | 592,408 tonnes | +31.5% |
| 1941 | 657,805 tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1942 | 715,974 tonnes | +8.8% |
| 1943 | 574,202 tonnes | -19.8% |
| 1944 | 563,329 tonnes | -1.9% |
| 1945 | 665,074 tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1946 | 908,547 tonnes | +36.6% |
| 1947 | 937,645 tonnes | +3.2% |
| 1948 | 1.11 million tonnes | +18.2% |
| 1949 | 1.25 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1950 | 1.31 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1951 | 1.33 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1952 | 1.45 million tonnes | +9.0% |
| 1953 | 1.74 million tonnes | +20.0% |
| 1954 | 1.76 million tonnes | +0.8% |
| 1955 | 1.97 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 1956 | 2.25 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1957 | 2.71 million tonnes | +20.3% |
| 1958 | 2.76 million tonnes | +1.7% |
| 1959 | 2.82 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1960 | 2.59 million tonnes | -7.9% |
| 1961 | 2.78 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1962 | 3.09 million tonnes | +10.8% |
| 1963 | 3.14 million tonnes | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 3.55 million tonnes | +12.8% |
| 1965 | 3.75 million tonnes | +5.6% |
| 1966 | 4.00 million tonnes | +6.8% |
| 1967 | 3.58 million tonnes | -10.4% |
| 1968 | 3.66 million tonnes | +2.1% |
| 1969 | 3.70 million tonnes | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 3.56 million tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1971 | 4.07 million tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1972 | 4.48 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 1973 | 5.00 million tonnes | +11.6% |
| 1974 | 5.14 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 4.93 million tonnes | -3.9% |
| 1976 | 4.77 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 1977 | 4.78 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 5.11 million tonnes | +7.1% |
| 1979 | 5.83 million tonnes | +14.1% |
| 1980 | 5.21 million tonnes | -10.7% |
| 1981 | 5.03 million tonnes | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 4.18 million tonnes | -16.9% |
| 1983 | 3.91 million tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1984 | 4.28 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1985 | 5.06 million tonnes | +18.4% |
| 1986 | 5.27 million tonnes | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 6.26 million tonnes | +18.8% |
| 1988 | 5.99 million tonnes | -4.3% |
| 1989 | 6.26 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 5.82 million tonnes | -7.0% |
| 1991 | 4.77 million tonnes | -18.1% |
| 1992 | 4.80 million tonnes | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 4.89 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 5.77 million tonnes | +17.9% |
| 1995 | 6.53 million tonnes | +13.2% |
| 1996 | 6.19 million tonnes | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 6.66 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1998 | 6.83 million tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 7.12 million tonnes | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 7.23 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 6.98 million tonnes | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 7.15 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 7.25 million tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2004 | 7.52 million tonnes | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 7.61 million tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 7.73 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 7.73 million tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 6.99 million tonnes | -9.6% |
| 2009 | 5.36 million tonnes | -23.2% |
| 2010 | 6.01 million tonnes | +12.0% |
| 2011 | 6.02 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 6.53 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2013 | 5.97 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 5.91 million tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 6.18 million tonnes | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 6.11 million tonnes | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 6.86 million tonnes | +12.2% |
| 2018 | 6.99 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 7.20 million tonnes | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 6.71 million tonnes | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 7.38 million tonnes | +10.0% |
| 2022 | 6.75 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 7.30 million tonnes | +8.1% |
| 2024 | 7.30 million tonnes | +0.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 7.30 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 541,140 tonnes, 13.5× the median. (73 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 915,822 tonnes | 868,594 tonnes | 963,050 tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 457,921 tonnes | 188,983 tonnes | 926,706 tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 797,362 tonnes | 563,329 tonnes | 1.25 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.01 million tonnes | 1.31 million tonnes | 2.82 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.38 million tonnes | 2.59 million tonnes | 4.00 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.77 million tonnes | 3.56 million tonnes | 5.83 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.14 million tonnes | 3.91 million tonnes | 6.26 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.94 million tonnes | 4.77 million tonnes | 7.12 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.16 million tonnes | 5.36 million tonnes | 7.73 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.38 million tonnes | 5.91 million tonnes | 7.20 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.09 million tonnes | 6.71 million tonnes | 7.38 million tonnes | 5 |
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 co₂ emissions from cement in Canada?
- Annual co₂ emissions from cement in Canada was 7.30 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 7.73 million tonnes in 2007.
- What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 188,983 tonnes in 1933.
- How does Canada rank for annual co₂ emissions from cement?
- Canada ranks 24th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement, measured in tonnes.