What is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Canada?

Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Canada was 244.57 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Canada?

The highest recorded value was 263.67 million tonnes in 2004.

What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Canada?

The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1785.

How does Canada rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?

Canada ranks 8th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.

Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Canada?

Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. 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 by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Canada

Name: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry 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: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry was 244.57 million tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

244.57 million tonnes

Change on year

up 1.3%

World rank

8th

of 215 countries

All-time high

263.67 million tonnes

in 2004

All-time low

0 tonnes

in 1785

Years of data

240

1785–2024

CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry 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 co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Canada is 244.57 million tonnes, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Canada peaked at 263.67 million tonnes in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0 tonnes, in 1785.

That places Canada 8th out of 215 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
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	44,352 tonnes	0 tonnes	87,936 tonnes	10
1870s	126,186 tonnes	66,101 tonnes	234,890 tonnes	10
1880s	166,721 tonnes	87,936 tonnes	282,220 tonnes	10
1890s	314,362 tonnes	293,120 tonnes	340,664 tonnes	10
1900s	371,532 tonnes	172,208 tonnes	615,552 tonnes	10
1910s	2.66 million tonnes	762,166 tonnes	4.90 million tonnes	10
1920s	6.55 million tonnes	3.49 million tonnes	12.67 million tonnes	10
1930s	14.27 million tonnes	10.87 million tonnes	18.50 million tonnes	10
1940s	28.23 million tonnes	21.13 million tonnes	39.29 million tonnes	10
1950s	81.70 million tonnes	52.45 million tonnes	107.66 million tonnes	10
1960s	147.85 million tonnes	115.74 million tonnes	181.53 million tonnes	10
1970s	233.97 million tonnes	211.37 million tonnes	248.92 million tonnes	10
1980s	205.66 million tonnes	186.43 million tonnes	241.29 million tonnes	10
1990s	216.20 million tonnes	199.96 million tonnes	234.59 million tonnes	10
2000s	252.77 million tonnes	237.24 million tonnes	263.67 million tonnes	10
2010s	255.73 million tonnes	247.84 million tonnes	260.94 million tonnes	10
2020s	237.56 million tonnes	225.77 million tonnes	244.57 million tonnes	5

Countries ranked near Canada

5 Russia 437.89 million tonnes compare
6 Japan 353.59 million tonnes compare
7 Brazil 323.87 million tonnes compare
9 Indonesia 243.18 million tonnes compare
10 Germany 232.96 million tonnes compare
11 Mexico 219.37 million tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 215 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 co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Canada?: Co₂ emissions by fuel or industry in Canada was 244.57 million tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Canada?: The highest recorded value was 263.67 million tonnes in 2004.
What is the lowest co₂ emissions by fuel or industry recorded in Canada?: The lowest recorded value was 0 tonnes in 1785.
How does Canada rank for co₂ emissions by fuel or industry?: Canada ranks 8th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is co₂ emissions by fuel or industry rising or falling in Canada?: Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. 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 by fuel or industry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: CO₂ emissions by fuel or industry
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: 215 places, 21,740 data points, 1750–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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