Share of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada 2023, by sector

Published by Ian Tiseo, Oct 30, 2024

The oil and gas sector was Canada's biggest greenhouse gas polluter in 2023, with a share of 31 percent of total emissions. Oil sands operations account for almost half of Canada's oil and gas industry emissions. The transportation sector was Canada's second-highest GHG emitter in 2023, with a share of just over 22 percent of total emissions.

Distribution of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada in 2023, by economic sector

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Statistic: Distribution of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada in 2023, by economic sector

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2024

Region

Canada

Survey time period

2023

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Based on estimate total emissions of 702.2 MtCO₂e.

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*Other emissions includes light manufacturing, construction and forest resources.

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