Russia vs Canada CO2 per capita

Canada overtook Russia in 1990. In 1970 Russia stood at roughly 59% of Canada’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 100%.

Frequently asked questions

When did Canada pass Russia in CO2 per capita?

In 1990. Canada’s published CO2 per capita rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.

How do Russian Federation and Canada compare today?

Canada is ahead: 14.01 against 13.98 — the trailing economy stands at about 100% 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:

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