How does Canada rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Canada ranked #11 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).

Canada: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

Name: Canada: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Canada's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 577.97.

That's up 1.9% from 2023, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 187.08 . Canada ranks #11 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 612.58; 2018
Trough: 542.79; 2009
1-year change: +1.9%
5-year change: -5.1%; -1.0% / yr
10-year change: -0.4%; 0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
2024	577.9726
2023	567.0969
2022	575.8352
2021	561.7344
2020	548.4454
2019	609.0758
2018	612.5836
2017	591.8930
2016	574.0983
2015	574.3793

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was Canada's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Canada's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 577.97, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Canada's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Canada's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Canada rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Canada ranked #11 out of 203 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
How does Canada's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 187.08, so Canada is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 3.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions (total) excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the agriculture, energy, waste, and industrial sectors, excluding LULUCF.. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.