Annual co2 coal in Japan
Japan: Annual co2 coal was 380.97 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
380.97 million
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
5th
of 179 countries
All-time high
475.30 million
in 2013
All-time low
10,992
in 1868
Years of data
157
1868–2024
Annual co2 coal in Japan, 1868–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co2 coal in Japan is 380.97 million, 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 coal in Japan peaked at 475.30 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 10,992, 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.
Annual co2 coal in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1868 | 10,992 | — |
| 1869 | 18,320 | +66.7% |
| 1870 | 18,320 | +0.0% |
| 1871 | 22,442 | +22.5% |
| 1872 | 29,312 | +30.6% |
| 1873 | 29,312 | +0.0% |
| 1874 | 575,248 | +1862.5% |
| 1875 | 1.41 million | +145.2% |
| 1876 | 1.37 million | -2.6% |
| 1877 | 1.26 million | -8.3% |
| 1878 | 1.75 million | +38.7% |
| 1879 | 2.15 million | +22.9% |
| 1880 | 2.20 million | +2.4% |
| 1881 | 2.33 million | +6.0% |
| 1882 | 2.31 million | -0.8% |
| 1883 | 2.48 million | +7.3% |
| 1884 | 2.78 million | +12.0% |
| 1885 | 3.17 million | +14.0% |
| 1886 | 3.36 million | +6.0% |
| 1887 | 4.27 million | +27.1% |
| 1888 | 4.88 million | +14.4% |
| 1889 | 5.88 million | +20.6% |
| 1890 | 6.33 million | +7.6% |
| 1891 | 7.73 million | +22.0% |
| 1892 | 7.73 million | +0.1% |
| 1893 | 8.07 million | +4.3% |
| 1894 | 10.44 million | +29.4% |
| 1895 | 11.75 million | +12.6% |
| 1896 | 12.31 million | +4.8% |
| 1897 | 12.87 million | +4.6% |
| 1898 | 16.48 million | +28.1% |
| 1899 | 16.58 million | +0.6% |
| 1900 | 18.43 million | +11.2% |
| 1901 | 22.19 million | +20.4% |
| 1902 | 23.76 million | +7.1% |
| 1903 | 24.84 million | +4.5% |
| 1904 | 27.72 million | +11.6% |
| 1905 | 28.84 million | +4.0% |
| 1906 | 31.61 million | +9.6% |
| 1907 | 33.60 million | +6.3% |
| 1908 | 36.12 million | +7.5% |
| 1909 | 36.90 million | +2.2% |
| 1910 | 38.60 million | +4.6% |
| 1911 | 43.35 million | +12.3% |
| 1912 | 48.56 million | +12.0% |
| 1913 | 53.48 million | +10.1% |
| 1914 | 56.88 million | +6.4% |
| 1915 | 51.58 million | -9.3% |
| 1916 | 57.29 million | +11.1% |
| 1917 | 66.20 million | +15.6% |
| 1918 | 70.44 million | +6.4% |
| 1919 | 78.18 million | +11.0% |
| 1920 | 73.25 million | -6.3% |
| 1921 | 65.83 million | -10.1% |
| 1922 | 70.50 million | +7.1% |
| 1923 | 75.09 million | +6.5% |
| 1924 | 78.54 million | +4.6% |
| 1925 | 81.15 million | +3.3% |
| 1926 | 81.80 million | +0.8% |
| 1927 | 88.67 million | +8.4% |
| 1928 | 89.64 million | +1.1% |
| 1929 | 91.86 million | +2.5% |
| 1930 | 83.37 million | -9.2% |
| 1931 | 75.14 million | -9.9% |
| 1932 | 75.35 million | +0.3% |
| 1933 | 88.27 million | +17.1% |
| 1934 | 98.03 million | +11.1% |
| 1935 | 102.44 million | +4.5% |
| 1936 | 112.61 million | +9.9% |
| 1937 | 121.27 million | +7.7% |
| 1938 | 127.83 million | +5.4% |
| 1939 | 124.15 million | -2.9% |
| 1940 | 150.12 million | +20.9% |
| 1941 | 150.83 million | +0.5% |
| 1942 | 144.82 million | -4.0% |
| 1943 | 147.95 million | +2.2% |
| 1944 | 136.48 million | -7.7% |
| 1945 | 75.31 million | -44.8% |
| 1946 | 51.59 million | -31.5% |
| 1947 | 68.80 million | +33.3% |
| 1948 | 86.58 million | +25.9% |
| 1949 | 96.10 million | +11.0% |
| 1950 | 95.73 million | -0.4% |
| 1951 | 110.92 million | +15.9% |
| 1952 | 113.87 million | +2.7% |
| 1953 | 119.14 million | +4.6% |
| 1954 | 112.99 million | -5.2% |
| 1955 | 108.86 million | -3.7% |
| 1956 | 121.36 million | +11.5% |
| 1957 | 136.03 million | +12.1% |
| 1958 | 126.49 million | -7.0% |
| 1959 | 125.85 million | -0.5% |
| 1960 | 139.15 million | +10.6% |
| 1961 | 160.87 million | +15.6% |
| 1962 | 154.22 million | -4.1% |
| 1963 | 155.35 million | +0.7% |
| 1964 | 160.21 million | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 165.75 million | +3.5% |
| 1966 | 170.46 million | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 181.51 million | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 200.14 million | +10.3% |
| 1969 | 221.03 million | +10.4% |
| 1970 | 229.27 million | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 206.39 million | -10.0% |
| 1972 | 200.22 million | -3.0% |
| 1973 | 214.39 million | +7.1% |
| 1974 | 229.19 million | +6.9% |
| 1975 | 213.43 million | -6.9% |
| 1976 | 208.39 million | -2.4% |
| 1977 | 204.53 million | -1.9% |
| 1978 | 174.74 million | -14.6% |
| 1979 | 190.94 million | +9.3% |
| 1980 | 224.29 million | +17.5% |
| 1981 | 247.35 million | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 242.62 million | -1.9% |
| 1983 | 229.78 million | -5.3% |
| 1984 | 260.17 million | +13.2% |
| 1985 | 271.79 million | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 257.45 million | -5.3% |
| 1987 | 250.41 million | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 278.50 million | +11.2% |
| 1989 | 277.11 million | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 311.24 million | +12.3% |
| 1991 | 311.22 million | -0.0% |
| 1992 | 305.86 million | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 311.47 million | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 319.20 million | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 328.97 million | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 337.80 million | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 343.38 million | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 321.29 million | -6.4% |
| 1999 | 339.16 million | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 365.73 million | +7.8% |
| 2001 | 374.75 million | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 392.05 million | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 405.73 million | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 413.61 million | +1.9% |
| 2005 | 424.19 million | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 421.18 million | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 438.59 million | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 420.31 million | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 406.01 million | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 440.14 million | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 424.82 million | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 444.26 million | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 475.30 million | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 466.62 million | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 460.16 million | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 451.65 million | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 453.72 million | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 436.72 million | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 427.65 million | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 395.04 million | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 421.46 million | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 403.62 million | -4.2% |
| 2023 | 386.84 million | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 380.97 million | -1.5% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 380.97 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.88 million, 203.2× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Japan's 380.97 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11.35 million, 33.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual co2 coal 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 | +1862.5% | 29,312 | 575,248 |
| 1875 | +145.2% | 575,248 | 1.41 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 | 861,479 | 18,320 | 2.15 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 3.36 million | 2.20 million | 5.88 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 11.03 million | 6.33 million | 16.58 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 28.40 million | 18.43 million | 36.90 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 56.46 million | 38.60 million | 78.18 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 79.63 million | 65.83 million | 91.86 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 100.85 million | 75.14 million | 127.83 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 110.86 million | 51.59 million | 150.83 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 117.13 million | 95.73 million | 136.03 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 170.87 million | 139.15 million | 221.03 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 207.15 million | 174.74 million | 229.27 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 253.95 million | 224.29 million | 278.50 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 322.96 million | 305.86 million | 343.38 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 406.21 million | 365.73 million | 438.59 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 448.10 million | 424.82 million | 475.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 397.59 million | 380.97 million | 421.46 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 2 India 2.11 billion compare
- 3 United States 732.89 million compare
- 4 Indonesia 436.12 million compare
- 6 Russia 375.65 million compare
- 7 South Africa 371.36 million compare
- 8 South Korea 247.47 million compare
More climate change data for Japan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 337.64 million kg (2050)
- 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)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 13.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 305.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,462 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,401 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7,061 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 9.06 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co2 coal in Japan?
- Annual co2 coal in Japan was 380.97 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co2 coal recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 475.30 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest annual co2 coal recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,992 in 1868.
- How does Japan rank for annual co2 coal?
- Japan ranks 5th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co2 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Annual co2 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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