What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Japan?

Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Japan was 380.97 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 coal recorded in Japan?

The highest recorded value was 475.30 million tonnes in 2013.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Japan?

The lowest recorded value was 10,992 tonnes in 1868.

How does Japan rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?

Japan ranks 5th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Japan?

Over the last ten years it is down 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Japan 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Japan

Name: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Japan
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Japan: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal was 380.97 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

380.97 million tonnes

Change on year

down 1.5%

World rank

5th

of 179 countries

All-time high

475.30 million tonnes

in 2013

All-time low

10,992 tonnes

in 1868

Years of data

157

1868–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from coal in Japan, 1868–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual co₂ emissions from coal in Japan is 380.97 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 1.5% on the previous year and down 18.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from coal in Japan peaked at 475.30 million tonnes in 2013 and was at its lowest, 10,992 tonnes, in 1868.

Japan ranks 5th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1860s	14,656 tonnes	10,992 tonnes	18,320 tonnes	2
1870s	861,479 tonnes	18,320 tonnes	2.15 million tonnes	10
1880s	3.36 million tonnes	2.20 million tonnes	5.88 million tonnes	10
1890s	11.03 million tonnes	6.33 million tonnes	16.58 million tonnes	10
1900s	28.40 million tonnes	18.43 million tonnes	36.90 million tonnes	10
1910s	56.46 million tonnes	38.60 million tonnes	78.18 million tonnes	10
1920s	79.63 million tonnes	65.83 million tonnes	91.86 million tonnes	10
1930s	100.85 million tonnes	75.14 million tonnes	127.83 million tonnes	10
1940s	110.86 million tonnes	51.59 million tonnes	150.83 million tonnes	10
1950s	117.13 million tonnes	95.73 million tonnes	136.03 million tonnes	10
1960s	170.87 million tonnes	139.15 million tonnes	221.03 million tonnes	10
1970s	207.15 million tonnes	174.74 million tonnes	229.27 million tonnes	10
1980s	253.95 million tonnes	224.29 million tonnes	278.50 million tonnes	10
1990s	322.96 million tonnes	305.86 million tonnes	343.38 million tonnes	10
2000s	406.21 million tonnes	365.73 million tonnes	438.59 million tonnes	10
2010s	448.10 million tonnes	424.82 million tonnes	475.30 million tonnes	10
2020s	397.59 million tonnes	380.97 million tonnes	421.46 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Japan

2 India 2.11 billion tonnes compare
3 United States 732.89 million tonnes compare
4 Indonesia 436.12 million tonnes compare
6 Russia 375.65 million tonnes compare
7 South Africa 371.36 million tonnes compare
8 South Korea 247.47 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 179 places →

More climate change data for Japan

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.8% (2100)
Population growth -0.5% (2025)
Population, total 123.37 million (2025)
Urban population growth -0.4% (2025)
Urban population 113.87 million (2025)
Urban population 92.3% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 7.77 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 69.61 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 7.77 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 7.77 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Japan →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from coal in Japan?: Annual co₂ emissions from coal in Japan was 380.97 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 coal recorded in Japan?: The highest recorded value was 475.30 million tonnes in 2013.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from coal recorded in Japan?: The lowest recorded value was 10,992 tonnes in 1868.
How does Japan rank for annual co₂ emissions from coal?: Japan ranks 5th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from coal rising or falling in Japan?: Over the last ten years it is down 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Japan 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 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from coal
Unit: tonnes
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 179 places, 18,115 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from coal, measured in tonnes.