What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Canada?

Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Canada was 233.47 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 gas recorded in Canada?

The highest recorded value was 240.94 million tonnes in 2023.

What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Canada?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1785.

How does Canada rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?

Canada ranks 5th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.

Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Canada?

Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Canada

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

Canada: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas was 233.47 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

233.47 million tonnes

Change on year

down 3.1%

World rank

5th

of 146 countries

All-time high

240.94 million tonnes

in 2023

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1785

Years of data

240

1785–2024

Annual CO₂ emissions from gas in Canada, 1785–2024

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 gas in Canada is 233.47 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and up 11.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co₂ emissions from gas in Canada peaked at 240.94 million tonnes in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1785.

Canada ranks 5th of 146 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
1780s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	5
1790s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1800s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1810s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1820s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1830s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1840s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1850s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1860s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1870s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1880s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1890s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1900s	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	0 tonnes	10
1910s	964,367 tonnes	0 tonnes	1.45 million tonnes	10
1920s	979,022 tonnes	747,456 tonnes	1.50 million tonnes	10
1930s	1.48 million tonnes	1.22 million tonnes	1.86 million tonnes	10
1940s	2.58 million tonnes	2.18 million tonnes	3.20 million tonnes	10
1950s	8.02 million tonnes	3.55 million tonnes	17.31 million tonnes	10
1960s	36.63 million tonnes	21.54 million tonnes	58.30 million tonnes	10
1970s	87.59 million tonnes	62.63 million tonnes	112.57 million tonnes	10
1980s	119.34 million tonnes	110.03 million tonnes	138.42 million tonnes	10
1990s	142.89 million tonnes	125.28 million tonnes	162.47 million tonnes	10
2000s	172.51 million tonnes	165.27 million tonnes	180.74 million tonnes	10
2010s	208.52 million tonnes	177.71 million tonnes	233.91 million tonnes	10
2020s	234.27 million tonnes	224.88 million tonnes	240.94 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Canada

2 China 889.41 million tonnes compare
3 Russia 857.67 million tonnes compare
4 Iran 492.66 million tonnes compare
6 Saudi Arabia 205.97 million tonnes compare
7 Japan 195.30 million tonnes compare
8 Mexico 171.63 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

More climate change data for Canada

Share of global CO₂ emissions and population 0.5% (2100)
Population growth 0.9% (2025)
Population, total 41.65 million (2025)
Urban population growth 1.2% (2025)
Urban population 34.52 million (2025)
Urban population 82.9% (2025)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. GDP per capita 13.42 tonnes per person (2024)
Cumulative CO₂ emissions 35.64 billion tonnes (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita 13.42 tonnes per person (2024)
CO₂ emissions per capita vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 13.42 tonnes per person (2024)

All data for Canada →

Frequently asked questions

What is annual co₂ emissions from gas in Canada?: Annual co₂ emissions from gas in Canada was 233.47 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 gas recorded in Canada?: The highest recorded value was 240.94 million tonnes in 2023.
What is the lowest annual co₂ emissions from gas recorded in Canada?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1785.
How does Canada rank for annual co₂ emissions from gas?: Canada ranks 5th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co₂ emissions from gas rising or falling in Canada?: Over the last ten years it is up 11.1%. 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 gas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Annual CO₂ emissions from gas
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: 146 places, 14,474 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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