North Korea vs China: CO2 comparison 2021

Key questions

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

China produced more emissions than North Korea in 2021. China produced 11336.23 million tonnes which is more than North Korea's emissions at 51.34 million tonnes.

Did North Korea emit more CO2 than China in 2021?

No, North Korea emitted fewer emissions than China.

Did China emit more CO2 than North Korea in 2021?

Yes, China emitted more emissions than North Korea.

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