What is co₂ emissions per capita in Japan?

Co₂ emissions per capita in Japan was 7.77 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Japan?

The highest recorded value was 10.27 tonnes per person in 2013.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Japan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.0003 tonnes per person in 1868.

How does Japan rank for co₂ emissions per capita?

Japan ranks 36th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions per capita rising or falling in Japan?

Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions per capita in Japan

Name: CO₂ emissions per capita in Japan
Creator: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Japan: CO₂ emissions per capita was 7.77 tonnes per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

7.77 tonnes per person

Change on year

down 2.1%

World rank

36th

of 213 countries

All-time high

10.27 tonnes per person

in 2013

All-time low

0.0003 tonnes per person

in 1868

Years of data

157

1868–2024

CO₂ emissions per capita in Japan, 1868–2024

Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes per person.

Analysis

In 2024, co₂ emissions per capita in Japan stood at 7.77 tonnes per person.

The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 21.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions per capita in Japan peaked at 10.27 tonnes per person in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0003 tonnes per person, in 1868.

That places Japan 36th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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	0.0004 tonnes per person	0.0003 tonnes per person	0.0005 tonnes per person	2
1870s	0.0249 tonnes per person	0.0005 tonnes per person	0.0631 tonnes per person	10
1880s	0.0925 tonnes per person	0.0635 tonnes per person	0.1566 tonnes per person	10
1890s	0.273 tonnes per person	0.1677 tonnes per person	0.3964 tonnes per person	10
1900s	0.6295 tonnes per person	0.437 tonnes per person	0.7761 tonnes per person	10
1910s	1.08 tonnes per person	0.7896 tonnes per person	1.42 tonnes per person	10
1920s	1.35 tonnes per person	1.17 tonnes per person	1.49 tonnes per person	10
1930s	1.51 tonnes per person	1.17 tonnes per person	1.84 tonnes per person	10
1940s	1.46 tonnes per person	0.6595 tonnes per person	2.08 tonnes per person	10
1950s	1.64 tonnes per person	1.19 tonnes per person	2.02 tonnes per person	10
1960s	3.95 tonnes per person	2.42 tonnes per person	6.2 tonnes per person	10
1970s	7.86 tonnes per person	7.21 tonnes per person	8.27 tonnes per person	10
1980s	7.74 tonnes per person	7.37 tonnes per person	8.31 tonnes per person	10
1990s	9.62 tonnes per person	9.36 tonnes per person	9.91 tonnes per person	10
2000s	9.85 tonnes per person	9.05 tonnes per person	10.14 tonnes per person	10
2010s	9.56 tonnes per person	8.7 tonnes per person	10.27 tonnes per person	10
2020s	8.12 tonnes per person	7.77 tonnes per person	8.42 tonnes per person	5

Countries ranked near Japan

33 Bermuda 8.51 tonnes per person compare
34 Malaysia 8.16 tonnes per person compare
35 Turks and Caicos Islands 8.14 tonnes per person compare
37 Bahamas 7.65 tonnes per person compare
38 Belgium 7.28 tonnes per person compare
39 Antigua and Barbuda 7.09 tonnes per person compare

See the full ranking of 213 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 vs. share of electricity generation from renewables 7.77 tonnes per person (2024)
Share of global CO₂ emissions vs. share of population 2.5% (2024)

All data for Japan →

Frequently asked questions

What is co₂ emissions per capita in Japan?: Co₂ emissions per capita in Japan was 7.77 tonnes per person in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Japan?: The highest recorded value was 10.27 tonnes per person in 2013.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions per capita recorded in Japan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0003 tonnes per person in 1868.
How does Japan rank for co₂ emissions per capita?: Japan ranks 36th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions per capita rising or falling in Japan?: Over the last ten years it is down 21.4%. 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); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions per capita
Unit: tonnes per person
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 213 places, 22,945 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes. This includes emissions from transport, electricity generation, and heating, but not land-use change.