Japan vs Canada CO2 per capita

Canada has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1970 Japan stood at roughly 49% of Canada’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 56%, and the pair was closest in 2013 (63%).

Frequently asked questions

When did Canada pass Japan 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 Japan and Canada compare today?

Canada is ahead: 14.01 against 7.84 — the trailing economy stands at about 56% 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:

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