Share of low carbon energy vs gdp in Japan
Japan: Share of low carbon energy vs gdp was 14.32 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
14.32
Change on year
up 8.6%
World rank
37th
of 80 countries
All-time high
19.25
in 1998
All-time low
2.42
in 1973
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Share of low carbon energy vs gdp in Japan, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Japan recorded 14.32 for share of low carbon energy vs gdp in 2025.
The figure is up 8.6% on the previous year and up 201.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of low carbon energy vs gdp in Japan peaked at 19.25 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 2.42, in 1973.
That places Japan 37th out of 80 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of low carbon energy vs gdp in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 4.52 | — |
| 1966 | 4.22 | -6.8% |
| 1967 | 3.21 | -24.0% |
| 1968 | 3.16 | -1.5% |
| 1969 | 2.76 | -12.6% |
| 1970 | 2.8 | +1.5% |
| 1971 | 3.24 | +15.7% |
| 1972 | 3.17 | -2.3% |
| 1973 | 2.42 | -23.6% |
| 1974 | 3.62 | +49.8% |
| 1975 | 4.11 | +13.4% |
| 1976 | 4.59 | +11.7% |
| 1977 | 4.2 | -8.6% |
| 1978 | 6.06 | +44.4% |
| 1979 | 7.06 | +16.4% |
| 1980 | 8.42 | +19.3% |
| 1981 | 8.94 | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 10.85 | +21.4% |
| 1983 | 11.6 | +6.9% |
| 1984 | 12.31 | +6.1% |
| 1985 | 14.12 | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 14.54 | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 15.34 | +5.5% |
| 1988 | 14.09 | -8.2% |
| 1989 | 14.46 | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 14.11 | -2.4% |
| 1991 | 14.75 | +4.6% |
| 1992 | 14.71 | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 16.43 | +11.7% |
| 1994 | 15.97 | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 17.31 | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 17.52 | +1.2% |
| 1997 | 18.65 | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 19.25 | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 18.41 | -4.4% |
| 2000 | 18.17 | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 18.37 | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 18.12 | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 14.3 | -21.0% |
| 2004 | 16.81 | +17.5% |
| 2005 | 16.74 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 17.48 | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 16.23 | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 15.16 | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 17.64 | +16.4% |
| 2010 | 17.91 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | 11.91 | -33.5% |
| 2012 | 4.19 | -64.9% |
| 2013 | 4.25 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 3.84 | -9.8% |
| 2015 | 4.76 | +24.0% |
| 2016 | 5.33 | +12.2% |
| 2017 | 6.21 | +16.4% |
| 2018 | 7.77 | +25.2% |
| 2019 | 9.05 | +16.4% |
| 2020 | 8.84 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 10.11 | +14.3% |
| 2022 | 9.87 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 12.23 | +23.9% |
| 2024 | 13.19 | +7.9% |
| 2025 | 14.32 | +8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.57 | 2.76 | 4.52 | 5 |
| 1970s | 4.13 | 2.42 | 7.06 | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.47 | 8.42 | 15.34 | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.71 | 14.11 | 19.25 | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.9 | 14.3 | 18.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.52 | 3.84 | 17.91 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.43 | 8.84 | 14.32 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More climate change data for Japan
- 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)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 252.18 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of low carbon energy vs gdp in Japan?
- Share of low carbon energy vs gdp in Japan was 14.32 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of low carbon energy vs gdp recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 19.25 in 1998.
- What is the lowest share of low carbon energy vs gdp recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.42 in 1973.
- How does Japan rank for share of low carbon energy vs gdp?
- Japan ranks 37th out of 80 countries with data for 2025.
- Is share of low carbon energy vs gdp rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 201.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of low carbon energy vs gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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