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

In 2024, Japan ranked #5 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

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

Name: Japan: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 432.37.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 78.79 . Japan ranks #5 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 30.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 619.33; 2013
Trough: 432.37; 2024
1-year change: -1.9%
5-year change: -12.5%; -2.6% / yr
10-year change: -26.7%; -3.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	432.3685
2023	440.7800
2022	469.3588
2021	491.0143
2020	479.7223
2019	494.3697
2018	518.2240
2017	547.8106
2016	562.4331
2015	563.6010

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.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 Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 432.37, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) fell 1.9% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Japan rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, Japan ranked #5 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does Japan's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 78.79, so Japan is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 30.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Power Industry (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 electricity and heat generation (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 code 1.A.1.a. 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.PI.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.