Northern America
Canada
Canada emitted about 533 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 1.4% of the world total, making it the 11th largest emitter. About 13.4 tonnes per person per year, 2.8 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
- CO₂ in 2024
- 533Mt
- Per person
- 13.4t
- Change since 2005
- −6%
- Total since 1850
- 35.6bn t
- Renewable electricity
- 64%
1.4% of the world · 11th largest
World average 4.7 t
+16% since 1990
1.9% of all CO₂ ever emitted
World 34% (2025)
Annual CO₂ emissions
million tonnes, fossil fuels and industryShow the data as a table
| Year | CO₂ (Mt) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 533.34 |
| 2023 | 545.48 |
| 2022 | 547.66 |
| 2021 | 537.48 |
| 2020 | 524.21 |
| 2019 | 579.01 |
| 2018 | 575.09 |
| 2017 | 566.66 |
| 2016 | 553.71 |
| 2015 | 563.00 |
| 2014 | 564.94 |
| 2013 | 568.59 |
| 2012 | 561.77 |
| 2011 | 562.83 |
| 2010 | 554.31 |
| 2009 | 541.13 |
| 2008 | 574.21 |
| 2007 | 589.96 |
| 2006 | 566.32 |
| 2005 | 570.40 |
| 2004 | 576.29 |
| 2003 | 581.19 |
| 2002 | 564.26 |
| 2001 | 558.98 |
| 2000 | 566.68 |
| 1999 | 543.86 |
| 1998 | 529.62 |
| 1997 | 522.02 |
| 1996 | 507.78 |
| 1995 | 491.31 |
| 1994 | 478.47 |
| 1993 | 464.07 |
| 1992 | 463.39 |
| 1991 | 449.78 |
| 1990 | 458.02 |
Per person vs the world
tonnes of CO₂- World average
- Canada
Renewable share of electricity
%- World
- Canada
Where Canada's electricity came from, 2025
- Coal 4.1%
- Gas 17.8%
- Oil 1.2%
- Nuclear 13.1%
- Hydro 52.8%
- Wind 7.9%
- Solar 1.6%
- Bioenergy & other 1.6%
Source: Global Carbon Budget and Ember via Our World in Data ·
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About Canada's emissions
How much CO₂ does Canada emit?
Canada emitted about 533 million tonnes of CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry in 2024, 1.4% of the world total, making it the 11th largest emitter.
What are Canada's CO₂ emissions per person?
About 13.4 tonnes per person per year, 2.8 times the world average of 4.7 tonnes.
Are Canada's emissions going down?
Yes. CO₂ emissions in 2024 were −6% compared with 2005 and +16% compared with 1990.
How much of Canada's electricity is renewable?
63.9% in 2025, from hydro, wind, solar and bioenergy, against a world average of 33.8%.