Japan vs China: CO2 comparison 2021

Key questions

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

China produced more emissions than Japan in 2021. China produced 11336.23 million tonnes which is more than Japan's emissions at 1062.13 million tonnes.

Did Japan emit more CO2 than China in 2021?

No, Japan emitted fewer emissions than China.

Did China emit more CO2 than Japan in 2021?

Yes, China emitted more emissions than Japan.

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