North Korea vs South Korea: CO2 comparison 2021

Key questions

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

South Korea produced more emissions than North Korea in 2021. South Korea produced 616.08 million tonnes which is more than North Korea's emissions at 51.34 million tonnes.

Did North Korea emit more CO2 than South Korea in 2021?

No, North Korea emitted fewer emissions than South Korea.

Did South Korea emit more CO2 than North Korea in 2021?

Yes, South Korea emitted more emissions than North Korea.

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