China vs South Korea: CO2 comparison 2021

Key questions

Who produced more CO2 emissions in 2021, China or South Korea?

China produced more emissions than South Korea in 2021. China produced 11336.23 million tonnes which is more than South Korea's emissions at 616.08 million tonnes.

Did South Korea emit more CO2 than China in 2021?

No, South Korea emitted fewer emissions than China.

Did China emit more CO2 than South Korea in 2021?

Yes, China emitted more emissions than South Korea.

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