CO₂ emissions from transport in Canada
Canada: CO₂ emissions from transport was 164.50 million tonnes in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
164.50 million tonnes
Change on year
up 0.4%
World rank
7th
of 191 countries
All-time high
180.29 million tonnes
in 2018
All-time low
120.95 million tonnes
in 1991
Years of data
34
1990–2023
CO₂ emissions from transport in Canada, 1990–2023
Source: Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2023, co₂ emissions from transport in Canada stood at 164.50 million tonnes.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co₂ emissions from transport in Canada peaked at 180.29 million tonnes in 2018 and was at its lowest, 120.95 million tonnes, in 1991.
That places Canada 7th out of 191 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 34 years of available data.
CO₂ emissions from transport in Canada, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 124.67 million tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 120.95 million tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1992 | 125.21 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 127.18 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 1994 | 133.42 million tonnes | +4.9% |
| 1995 | 137.09 million tonnes | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 140.44 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 144.85 million tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 147.47 million tonnes | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 151.16 million tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 149.97 million tonnes | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 147.79 million tonnes | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 159.65 million tonnes | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 162.28 million tonnes | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 159.70 million tonnes | -1.6% |
| 2005 | 163.46 million tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 162.35 million tonnes | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 167.69 million tonnes | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 167.68 million tonnes | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 163.76 million tonnes | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 169.43 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 169.06 million tonnes | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 169.38 million tonnes | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 173.13 million tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 171.60 million tonnes | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 171.09 million tonnes | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 170.19 million tonnes | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 174.17 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 180.29 million tonnes | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 176.36 million tonnes | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 148.02 million tonnes | -16.1% |
| 2021 | 156.02 million tonnes | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 163.79 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 2023 | 164.50 million tonnes | +0.4% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 164.50 million tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.23 million tonnes, 13.4× the median. (60 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 135.24 million tonnes | 120.95 million tonnes | 151.16 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 160.43 million tonnes | 147.79 million tonnes | 167.69 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 172.47 million tonnes | 169.06 million tonnes | 180.29 million tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 158.08 million tonnes | 148.02 million tonnes | 164.50 million tonnes | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More climate change data for Canada
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- 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 from transport in Canada?
- Co₂ emissions from transport in Canada was 164.50 million tonnes in 2023, according to Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 180.29 million tonnes in 2018.
- What is the lowest co₂ emissions from transport recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 120.95 million tonnes in 1991.
- How does Canada rank for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Canada ranks 7th out of 191 countries with data for 2023.
- Is co₂ emissions from transport rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Emissions are measured in tonnes.