CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Canada
Canada: CO₂ emissions embedded in trade was -25.54 million tonnes in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-25.54 million tonnes
Change on year
down 46.8%
World rank
111th
of 120 countries
All-time high
64.35 million tonnes
in 2010
All-time low
-29.87 million tonnes
in 2019
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Canada, 1990–2023
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Canada recorded -25.54 million tonnes for co₂ emissions embedded in trade in 2023.
The figure is down 46.8% on the previous year and down 153.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Canada peaked at 64.35 million tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, -29.87 million tonnes, in 2019.
Canada ranks 111th of 120 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CO₂ emissions embedded in trade in Canada, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 39.16 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 47.24 million tonnes | +20.6% |
| 1992 | 50.53 million tonnes | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 34.64 million tonnes | -31.4% |
| 1994 | 25.82 million tonnes | -25.5% |
| 1995 | 22.81 million tonnes | -11.7% |
| 1996 | 16.06 million tonnes | -29.6% |
| 1997 | 29.42 million tonnes | +83.2% |
| 1998 | 31.16 million tonnes | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 22.86 million tonnes | -26.7% |
| 2000 | 14.87 million tonnes | -35.0% |
| 2001 | 7.34 million tonnes | -50.6% |
| 2002 | 21.25 million tonnes | +189.6% |
| 2003 | 4.60 million tonnes | -78.4% |
| 2004 | 15.75 million tonnes | +242.8% |
| 2005 | 45.55 million tonnes | +189.1% |
| 2006 | 26.98 million tonnes | -40.8% |
| 2007 | 27.99 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 26.19 million tonnes | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 43.73 million tonnes | +67.0% |
| 2010 | 64.35 million tonnes | +47.2% |
| 2011 | 53.76 million tonnes | -16.5% |
| 2012 | 52.45 million tonnes | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 47.93 million tonnes | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 34.14 million tonnes | -28.8% |
| 2015 | 10.19 million tonnes | -70.2% |
| 2016 | -6.97 million tonnes | -168.4% |
| 2017 | -12.06 million tonnes | +73.0% |
| 2018 | -18.47 million tonnes | +53.2% |
| 2019 | -29.87 million tonnes | +61.7% |
| 2020 | -21.28 million tonnes | -28.7% |
| 2021 | -13.54 million tonnes | -36.4% |
| 2022 | -17.40 million tonnes | +28.5% |
| 2023 | -25.54 million tonnes | +46.8% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's -25.54 million tonnes is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.84 million tonnes. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.97 million tonnes | 16.06 million tonnes | 50.53 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 23.42 million tonnes | 4.60 million tonnes | 45.55 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.55 million tonnes | -29.87 million tonnes | 64.35 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | -19.44 million tonnes | -25.54 million tonnes | -13.54 million tonnes | 4 |
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 co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Canada?
- Co₂ emissions embedded in trade in Canada was -25.54 million tonnes in 2023, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 64.35 million tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions embedded in trade recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.87 million tonnes in 2019.
- How does Canada rank for co₂ emissions embedded in trade?
- Canada ranks 111th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions embedded in trade rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 153.3%. 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 CO₂ emissions embedded in trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual net carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions embedded in trade, measured in tonnes.