China vs India: CO2 comparison 2021

Key questions

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

China produced more emissions than India in 2021. China produced 11336.23 million tonnes which is more than India's emissions at 2674.22 million tonnes.

Did India emit more CO2 than China in 2021?

No, India emitted fewer emissions than China.

Did China emit more CO2 than India in 2021?

Yes, China emitted more emissions than India.

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