Per capita GHG emissions in Canada
Canada: Per capita GHG emissions was 20.6 tons/capita in 2018. ▬ Flat
Per capita GHG emissions in Canada, 1990–2018
Source: Climate Watch. 2020. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available online at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org. Measured in tons/capita.
Analysis
The most recent figure for per capita ghg emissions in Canada is 20.6 tons/capita, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 31.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita ghg emissions in Canada peaked at 31.62 tons/capita in 2003 and was at its lowest, 20.25 tons/capita, in 2016.
Canada ranks 13th of 187 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 23.03 tons/capita | 22.18 tons/capita | 24.08 tons/capita | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.07 tons/capita | 24.11 tons/capita | 31.62 tons/capita | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.27 tons/capita | 20.25 tons/capita | 28.7 tons/capita | 9 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 10 Suriname 22.82 tons/capita compare
- 11 Turkmenistan 21.38 tons/capita compare
- 12 Grenada 21.14 tons/capita compare
- 14 Saudi Arabia 18.94 tons/capita compare
- 15 Central African Republic 18.66 tons/capita compare
- 16 Palau 17.93 tons/capita compare
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita ghg emissions in Canada?
- Per capita ghg emissions in Canada was 20.6 tons/capita in 2018, according to Climate Watch. 2020. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available online at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org.
- What is the highest per capita ghg emissions recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 31.62 tons/capita in 2003.
- What is the lowest per capita ghg emissions recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.25 tons/capita in 2016.
- How does Canada rank for per capita ghg emissions?
- Canada ranks 13th out of 187 countries with data for 2018.
- Is per capita ghg emissions rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada data come from?
- The figures come from Climate Watch. 2020. Washington, DC: World Resources Institute. Available online at: https://www.climatewatchdata.org, published as part of Per capita GHG emissions (tons/capita). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Per capita greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the World Resource Institute's Climate Watch. Climate Watch Historical Emission data contains sector-level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data for 194 countries and the European Union (EU) for the period 1990-2018, including emissions of the six major GHGs from most major sources and sinks. Non-CO2 emissions are expressed in CO2 equivalents using 100-year global warming potential values from IPCC Fourth Assessment Report. Climate Watch Historical GHG Emissions data (previously published through CAIT Climate Data Explorer) are derived from several sources. Any use of the Land-Use Change and Forestry or Agriculture indicator should be cited as FAO 2020, FAOSTAT Emissions Database. Any use of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion data should be cited as CO2 Emissions from Fuel Combustion, OECD/IEA, 2020.