North Korea vs Japan: CO2 comparison 2021

Key questions

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

Japan produced more emissions than North Korea in 2021. Japan produced 1062.13 million tonnes which is more than North Korea's emissions at 51.34 million tonnes.

Did North Korea emit more CO2 than Japan in 2021?

No, North Korea emitted fewer emissions than Japan.

Did Japan emit more CO2 than North Korea in 2021?

Yes, Japan emitted more emissions than North Korea.

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