China vs Australia: CO2 comparison 2021

Key questions

Who produced more CO2 emissions in 2021, China or Australia?

China produced more emissions than Australia in 2021. China produced 11336.23 million tonnes which is more than Australia's emissions at 386.61 million tonnes.

Did Australia emit more CO2 than China in 2021?

No, Australia emitted fewer emissions than China.

Did China emit more CO2 than Australia in 2021?

Yes, China emitted more emissions than Australia.

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