Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Japan
Japan: Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement was 2.10 billion tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.10 billion tonnes
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
4th
of 211 countries
All-time high
2.10 billion tonnes
in 2024
All-time low
1.90 million tonnes
in 1928
Years of data
97
1928–2024
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Japan, 1928–2024
Source: Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Japan is 2.10 billion tonnes, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 97 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and up 13.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Japan peaked at 2.10 billion tonnes in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.90 million tonnes, in 1928.
Japan ranks 4th of 211 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Japan, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 1.90 million tonnes | — |
| 1929 | 4.01 million tonnes | +111.3% |
| 1930 | 5.86 million tonnes | +46.2% |
| 1931 | 7.65 million tonnes | +30.5% |
| 1932 | 9.49 million tonnes | +24.1% |
| 1933 | 11.86 million tonnes | +24.9% |
| 1934 | 14.16 million tonnes | +19.4% |
| 1935 | 17.07 million tonnes | +20.5% |
| 1936 | 20.15 million tonnes | +18.1% |
| 1937 | 23.13 million tonnes | +14.8% |
| 1938 | 25.86 million tonnes | +11.8% |
| 1939 | 28.37 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1940 | 30.47 million tonnes | +7.4% |
| 1941 | 33.35 million tonnes | +9.5% |
| 1942 | 35.50 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1943 | 37.36 million tonnes | +5.2% |
| 1944 | 38.83 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1945 | 39.41 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1946 | 39.86 million tonnes | +1.2% |
| 1947 | 40.47 million tonnes | +1.5% |
| 1948 | 41.39 million tonnes | +2.3% |
| 1949 | 43.01 million tonnes | +3.9% |
| 1950 | 45.22 million tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1951 | 48.46 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1952 | 51.98 million tonnes | +7.3% |
| 1953 | 56.31 million tonnes | +8.3% |
| 1954 | 61.59 million tonnes | +9.4% |
| 1955 | 66.81 million tonnes | +8.5% |
| 1956 | 73.24 million tonnes | +9.6% |
| 1957 | 80.75 million tonnes | +10.2% |
| 1958 | 88.15 million tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1959 | 96.69 million tonnes | +9.7% |
| 1960 | 107.83 million tonnes | +11.5% |
| 1961 | 120.00 million tonnes | +11.3% |
| 1962 | 134.23 million tonnes | +11.9% |
| 1963 | 149.03 million tonnes | +11.0% |
| 1964 | 165.33 million tonnes | +10.9% |
| 1965 | 181.49 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1966 | 200.40 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1967 | 221.64 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1968 | 245.20 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1969 | 270.60 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1970 | 298.87 million tonnes | +10.4% |
| 1971 | 328.14 million tonnes | +9.8% |
| 1972 | 360.67 million tonnes | +9.9% |
| 1973 | 398.86 million tonnes | +10.6% |
| 1974 | 434.47 million tonnes | +8.9% |
| 1975 | 467.56 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1976 | 503.22 million tonnes | +7.6% |
| 1977 | 540.76 million tonnes | +7.5% |
| 1978 | 585.00 million tonnes | +8.2% |
| 1979 | 631.06 million tonnes | +7.9% |
| 1980 | 676.65 million tonnes | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 720.46 million tonnes | +6.5% |
| 1982 | 761.94 million tonnes | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 803.57 million tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 844.05 million tonnes | +5.0% |
| 1985 | 880.98 million tonnes | +4.4% |
| 1986 | 915.97 million tonnes | +4.0% |
| 1987 | 948.82 million tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1988 | 983.91 million tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 1.02 billion tonnes | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 1.06 billion tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 1.10 billion tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 1.14 billion tonnes | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 1.18 billion tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1994 | 1.22 billion tonnes | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 1.27 billion tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 1.31 billion tonnes | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 1.35 billion tonnes | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 1.38 billion tonnes | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 1.42 billion tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 1.45 billion tonnes | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 1.49 billion tonnes | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 1.52 billion tonnes | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 1.55 billion tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 1.58 billion tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2005 | 1.62 billion tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 1.65 billion tonnes | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 1.68 billion tonnes | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 1.71 billion tonnes | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 1.73 billion tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 1.76 billion tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 1.78 billion tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2012 | 1.81 billion tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 1.84 billion tonnes | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 1.86 billion tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 1.89 billion tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 1.91 billion tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 1.94 billion tonnes | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 1.97 billion tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 1.99 billion tonnes | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 2.02 billion tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 2.04 billion tonnes | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 2.06 billion tonnes | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 2.08 billion tonnes | +1.0% |
| 2024 | 2.10 billion tonnes | +1.0% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 2.10 billion tonnes is above the median for high income countries, which is 40.60 million tonnes, 51.8× the median. (73 countries reporting)
- Japan's 2.10 billion tonnes is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.51 million tonnes, 1395.9× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement in Japan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | +111.3% | 1.90 million tonnes | 4.01 million tonnes |
| 1930 | +46.2% | 4.01 million tonnes | 5.86 million tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2.95 million tonnes | 1.90 million tonnes | 4.01 million tonnes | 2 |
| 1930s | 16.36 million tonnes | 5.86 million tonnes | 28.37 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1940s | 37.97 million tonnes | 30.47 million tonnes | 43.01 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1950s | 66.92 million tonnes | 45.22 million tonnes | 96.69 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1960s | 179.58 million tonnes | 107.83 million tonnes | 270.60 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1970s | 454.86 million tonnes | 298.87 million tonnes | 631.06 million tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 855.66 million tonnes | 676.65 million tonnes | 1.02 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.24 billion tonnes | 1.06 billion tonnes | 1.42 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.60 billion tonnes | 1.45 billion tonnes | 1.73 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.87 billion tonnes | 1.76 billion tonnes | 1.99 billion tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.06 billion tonnes | 2.02 billion tonnes | 2.10 billion tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More climate change data for Japan
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 337.64 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 12,181 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 3,633 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,547 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 13.71 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 305.27 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 9,462 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,401 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 7,061 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 9.06 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Japan?
- Cumulative co₂ emissions from cement in Japan was 2.10 billion tonnes in 2024, according to Global Carbon Budget (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.10 billion tonnes in 2024.
- What is the lowest cumulative co₂ emissions from cement recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.90 million tonnes in 1928.
- How does Japan rank for cumulative co₂ emissions from cement?
- Japan ranks 4th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cumulative co₂ emissions from cement rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.0%. 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) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative CO₂ emissions from cement. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cumulative emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from cement since the first year of available data, measured in tonnes.