How does Japan rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, Japan ranked #7 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

How does Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?

The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 16.92, so Japan is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 30.

Japan: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: Japan: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 103.80.

That's down 3.2% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 16.92 . Japan ranks #7 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 175.30; 2005
Trough: 103.80; 2024
1-year change: -3.2%
5-year change: -16.9%; -3.6% / yr
10-year change: -23.3%; -2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	103.7959
2023	107.2073
2022	113.7671
2021	117.1737
2020	123.1059
2019	124.8546
2018	125.4812
2017	133.0993
2016	129.1956
2015	131.9640

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. 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.BU.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 Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 103.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) fell 3.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Japan rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Japan ranked #7 out of 193 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 16.92, so Japan is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 30.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Building (Energy) (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 building sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.4 Residential and other sectors, 1.A.5 Non-Specified. 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.BU.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.