China vs Japan: CO2 comparison 2022

Key questions

Who produced more CO2 emissions in 2022, China or Japan?

China produced more emissions than Japan in 2022. China produced 11396.78 million tonnes which is more than Japan's emissions at 1053.8 million tonnes.

Did Japan emit more CO2 than China in 2022?

No, Japan emitted fewer emissions than China.

Did China emit more CO2 than Japan in 2022?

Yes, China emitted more emissions than Japan.

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