Total ghg emissions excluding lufc in Canada
Canada: Total ghg emissions excluding lufc was 632.40 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
632.40 million
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
10th
of 198 countries
All-time high
697.73 million
in 2007
All-time low
8.24 million
in 1851
Years of data
175
1850–2024
Total ghg emissions excluding lufc in Canada, 1850–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total ghg emissions excluding lufc in Canada is 632.40 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total ghg emissions excluding lufc in Canada peaked at 697.73 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, 8.24 million, in 1851.
That places Canada 10th out of 198 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.
Total ghg emissions excluding lufc in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 8.37 million | — |
| 1851 | 8.24 million | -1.6% |
| 1852 | 8.34 million | +1.3% |
| 1853 | 8.62 million | +3.3% |
| 1854 | 8.91 million | +3.4% |
| 1855 | 9.21 million | +3.4% |
| 1856 | 9.52 million | +3.4% |
| 1857 | 9.85 million | +3.5% |
| 1858 | 10.20 million | +3.5% |
| 1859 | 10.56 million | +3.5% |
| 1860 | 10.95 million | +3.6% |
| 1861 | 10.62 million | -3.0% |
| 1862 | 10.80 million | +1.7% |
| 1863 | 11.02 million | +2.0% |
| 1864 | 11.23 million | +1.9% |
| 1865 | 11.48 million | +2.3% |
| 1866 | 13.26 million | +15.4% |
| 1867 | 12.22 million | -7.8% |
| 1868 | 11.63 million | -4.8% |
| 1869 | 11.46 million | -1.5% |
| 1870 | 12.53 million | +9.4% |
| 1871 | 13.12 million | +4.7% |
| 1872 | 13.33 million | +1.6% |
| 1873 | 13.23 million | -0.7% |
| 1874 | 13.38 million | +1.1% |
| 1875 | 13.76 million | +2.8% |
| 1876 | 13.85 million | +0.6% |
| 1877 | 14.12 million | +2.0% |
| 1878 | 14.14 million | +0.1% |
| 1879 | 14.52 million | +2.7% |
| 1880 | 17.82 million | +22.7% |
| 1881 | 18.29 million | +2.7% |
| 1882 | 19.43 million | +6.2% |
| 1883 | 20.35 million | +4.7% |
| 1884 | 21.64 million | +6.3% |
| 1885 | 21.32 million | -1.5% |
| 1886 | 21.95 million | +3.0% |
| 1887 | 23.41 million | +6.6% |
| 1888 | 26.77 million | +14.3% |
| 1889 | 24.72 million | -7.6% |
| 1890 | 25.99 million | +5.1% |
| 1891 | 27.65 million | +6.4% |
| 1892 | 27.66 million | +0.0% |
| 1893 | 28.72 million | +3.9% |
| 1894 | 28.08 million | -2.2% |
| 1895 | 27.46 million | -2.2% |
| 1896 | 28.68 million | +4.4% |
| 1897 | 28.90 million | +0.8% |
| 1898 | 29.91 million | +3.5% |
| 1899 | 33.59 million | +12.3% |
| 1900 | 35.22 million | +4.8% |
| 1901 | 38.71 million | +9.9% |
| 1902 | 40.79 million | +5.4% |
| 1903 | 43.50 million | +6.6% |
| 1904 | 49.17 million | +13.0% |
| 1905 | 51.87 million | +5.5% |
| 1906 | 54.11 million | +4.3% |
| 1907 | 64.67 million | +19.5% |
| 1908 | 65.44 million | +1.2% |
| 1909 | 63.56 million | -2.9% |
| 1910 | 70.35 million | +10.7% |
| 1911 | 79.70 million | +13.3% |
| 1912 | 87.26 million | +9.5% |
| 1913 | 100.13 million | +14.7% |
| 1914 | 89.13 million | -11.0% |
| 1915 | 81.58 million | -8.5% |
| 1916 | 97.46 million | +19.5% |
| 1917 | 106.61 million | +9.4% |
| 1918 | 111.05 million | +4.2% |
| 1919 | 97.23 million | -12.4% |
| 1920 | 105.94 million | +9.0% |
| 1921 | 102.16 million | -3.6% |
| 1922 | 90.56 million | -11.4% |
| 1923 | 115.25 million | +27.3% |
| 1924 | 99.14 million | -14.0% |
| 1925 | 97.00 million | -2.2% |
| 1926 | 107.10 million | +10.4% |
| 1927 | 114.88 million | +7.3% |
| 1928 | 117.00 million | +1.8% |
| 1929 | 122.81 million | +5.0% |
| 1930 | 118.00 million | -3.9% |
| 1931 | 98.82 million | -16.3% |
| 1932 | 92.85 million | -6.0% |
| 1933 | 92.20 million | -0.7% |
| 1934 | 103.23 million | +12.0% |
| 1935 | 102.18 million | -1.0% |
| 1936 | 109.95 million | +7.6% |
| 1937 | 117.71 million | +7.1% |
| 1938 | 109.42 million | -7.0% |
| 1939 | 119.44 million | +9.2% |
| 1940 | 133.88 million | +12.1% |
| 1941 | 146.50 million | +9.4% |
| 1942 | 158.29 million | +8.0% |
| 1943 | 166.28 million | +5.0% |
| 1944 | 169.55 million | +2.0% |
| 1945 | 159.32 million | -6.0% |
| 1946 | 167.97 million | +5.4% |
| 1947 | 173.69 million | +3.4% |
| 1948 | 189.78 million | +9.3% |
| 1949 | 176.00 million | -7.3% |
| 1950 | 186.76 million | +6.1% |
| 1951 | 196.34 million | +5.1% |
| 1952 | 193.39 million | -1.5% |
| 1953 | 195.26 million | +1.0% |
| 1954 | 198.51 million | +1.7% |
| 1955 | 206.40 million | +4.0% |
| 1956 | 228.77 million | +10.8% |
| 1957 | 222.26 million | -2.8% |
| 1958 | 222.49 million | +0.1% |
| 1959 | 225.87 million | +1.5% |
| 1960 | 235.78 million | +4.4% |
| 1961 | 237.87 million | +0.9% |
| 1962 | 252.71 million | +6.2% |
| 1963 | 257.77 million | +2.0% |
| 1964 | 287.79 million | +11.6% |
| 1965 | 304.41 million | +5.8% |
| 1966 | 313.39 million | +3.0% |
| 1967 | 339.17 million | +8.2% |
| 1968 | 363.98 million | +7.3% |
| 1969 | 369.41 million | +1.5% |
| 1970 | 406.05 million | +9.9% |
| 1971 | 417.99 million | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 451.74 million | +8.1% |
| 1973 | 460.28 million | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 468.18 million | +1.7% |
| 1975 | 470.15 million | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 472.40 million | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 484.95 million | +2.7% |
| 1978 | 496.01 million | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 524.35 million | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 522.27 million | -0.4% |
| 1981 | 506.05 million | -3.1% |
| 1982 | 489.56 million | -3.3% |
| 1983 | 491.23 million | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 509.28 million | +3.7% |
| 1985 | 501.71 million | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 482.57 million | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 512.64 million | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 541.14 million | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 554.67 million | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 549.85 million | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 540.26 million | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 557.09 million | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 560.89 million | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 582.90 million | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 596.69 million | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 613.06 million | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 623.61 million | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 630.44 million | +1.1% |
| 1999 | 645.07 million | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 670.82 million | +4.0% |
| 2001 | 662.17 million | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 669.12 million | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 685.82 million | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 682.11 million | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 674.76 million | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 674.42 million | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 697.73 million | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 679.16 million | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 639.93 million | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 654.38 million | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 664.60 million | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 666.11 million | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 673.19 million | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 675.09 million | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 672.71 million | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 658.72 million | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 673.66 million | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 683.60 million | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 686.55 million | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 616.93 million | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 634.29 million | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 646.80 million | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 648.49 million | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 632.40 million | -2.5% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 632.40 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 39.18 million, 16.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850s | 9.18 million | 8.24 million | 10.56 million | 10 |
| 1860s | 11.47 million | 10.62 million | 13.26 million | 10 |
| 1870s | 13.60 million | 12.53 million | 14.52 million | 10 |
| 1880s | 21.57 million | 17.82 million | 26.77 million | 10 |
| 1890s | 28.66 million | 25.99 million | 33.59 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 50.70 million | 35.22 million | 65.44 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 92.05 million | 70.35 million | 111.05 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 107.18 million | 90.56 million | 122.81 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 106.38 million | 92.20 million | 119.44 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 164.13 million | 133.88 million | 189.78 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 207.60 million | 186.76 million | 228.77 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 296.23 million | 235.78 million | 369.41 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 465.21 million | 406.05 million | 524.35 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 511.11 million | 482.57 million | 554.67 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 589.98 million | 540.26 million | 645.07 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 673.60 million | 639.93 million | 697.73 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 670.86 million | 654.38 million | 686.55 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 635.78 million | 616.93 million | 648.49 million | 5 |
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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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total ghg emissions excluding lufc in Canada?
- Total ghg emissions excluding lufc in Canada was 632.40 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total ghg emissions excluding lufc recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 697.73 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest total ghg emissions excluding lufc recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.24 million in 1851.
- How does Canada rank for total ghg emissions excluding lufc?
- Canada ranks 10th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total ghg emissions excluding lufc rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Total ghg emissions excluding lufc. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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