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Japan
JPNAsia
Total Emissions
1.07 Gt
Rank #7 globally
Per Capita
8.5 t
Rank #6 globally
Resources
4
Major production types
Trend
decreasing
Current trajectory
About Japan
Japan is a highly industrialized economy with limited domestic energy resources. Following the Fukushima disaster, Japan increased fossil fuel use but is now pursuing a green growth strategy including hydrogen and ammonia technologies alongside nuclear restart.
Key Facts
- Third-largest economy with limited energy resources
- Leading hydrogen technology development
- Restarting nuclear plants post-Fukushima
- 46% emissions reduction target by 2030
Key Statistics
Population
125 million
GDP
$4.23 Trillion
Carbon Intensity
252.19 kg CO2/$
Net Zero Target
2050
Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
⛏️Automotive Manufacturing
Production7.8M vehicles/year
Global Share10%
⛏️Electronics
Production$130bn exports
Global Share8%
⚡Solar Energy
Production85 GW installed
Global Share6%
⚡Hydrogen
ProductionTarget: 12Mt by 2040
Global Share0%