Annual share of co2 emissions in Japan
Japan: Annual share of co2 emissions was 2.49 in 2024. β Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.49
Change on year
down 3.8%
World rank
5th
of 210 countries
All-time high
5.38
in 1974
All-time low
0.0022
in 1868
Years of data
157
1868β2024
Annual share of co2 emissions in Japan, 1868β2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Japan recorded 2.49 for annual share of co2 emissions in 2024.
The figure is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual share of co2 emissions in Japan peaked at 5.38 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0.0022, in 1868.
That places Japan 5th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 0.0029 | 0.0022 | 0.0035 | 2 |
| 1870s | 0.1277 | 0.0034 | 0.3048 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0.3419 | 0.2679 | 0.5203 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0.7531 | 0.5168 | 1.01 | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.21 | 0.9889 | 1.35 | 10 |
| 1910s | 1.75 | 1.29 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 1920s | 2.18 | 2.05 | 2.31 | 10 |
| 1930s | 2.66 | 2.18 | 3.11 | 10 |
| 1940s | 2.26 | 1.14 | 3.14 | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.05 | 1.73 | 2.3 | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.51 | 2.48 | 4.75 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.13 | 4.76 | 5.38 | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.65 | 4.27 | 4.93 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.12 | 4.94 | 5.32 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.39 | 3.68 | 4.94 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.45 | 2.97 | 3.73 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.73 | 2.49 | 2.95 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 2 Cook Islands 0.0002 compare
- 2 United States 12.71 compare
- 3 India 8.27 compare
- 3 Montserrat, United Kingdom-British Overseas Territory 0.0001 compare
- 4 Russia 4.61 compare
- 4 St. Helena 0 compare
- 5 Niue 0 compare
- 6 Indonesia 2.1 compare
- 7 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2.05 compare
- 8 Saudi Arabia 1.79 compare
More climate change data for Japan
- Emissions from livestock β Emissions (CO2eq) 12,181 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock β Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,633 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock β Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,547 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock β Emissions 13.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock β Emissions 305.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops β Emissions (CO2eq) 9,462 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops β Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,401 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops β Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7,061 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops β Emissions 9.06 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops β Emissions 252.18 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual share of co2 emissions in Japan?
- Annual share of co2 emissions in Japan was 2.49 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual share of co2 emissions recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.38 in 1974.
- What is the lowest annual share of co2 emissions recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0022 in 1868.
- How does Japan rank for annual share of co2 emissions?
- Japan ranks 5th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual share of co2 emissions rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.9%. 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 share of co2 emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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