Canada vs South Korea CO2 per capita

Canada has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1970 South Korea stood at roughly 12% of Canada’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 81%, and the pair was closest in 2021 (84%).

Frequently asked questions

When did Canada pass South Korea in CO2 per capita?

It has not come to that. Canada has posted the larger CO2 per capita in every published year (1970–2024).

How do Canada and Korea, Rep. compare today?

Canada is ahead: 14.01 against 11.36 — the trailing economy stands at about 81% of the leader.

Are these CO2 per capita figures nominal or adjusted?

They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — metric tons per capita — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.

Full series

Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations:

• Canada — CO2 per capita
• South Korea — CO2 per capita
• All countries ranked by CO2 per capita
• Interactive comparison tool