North Korea vs South Africa: CO2 comparison 2022

Key questions

Who produced more CO2 emissions in 2022, North Korea or South Africa?

South Africa produced more emissions than North Korea in 2022. South Africa produced 404.05 million tonnes which is more than North Korea's emissions at 50.87 million tonnes.

Did North Korea emit more CO2 than South Africa in 2022?

No, North Korea emitted fewer emissions than South Africa.

Did South Africa emit more CO2 than North Korea in 2022?

Yes, South Africa emitted more emissions than North Korea.

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