Japan vs South Korea: CO2 comparison 2021

Key questions

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

Japan produced more emissions than South Korea in 2021. Japan produced 1062.13 million tonnes which is more than South Korea's emissions at 616.08 million tonnes.

Did South Korea emit more CO2 than Japan in 2021?

No, South Korea emitted fewer emissions than Japan.

Did Japan emit more CO2 than South Korea in 2021?

Yes, Japan emitted more emissions than South Korea.

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