North Korea vs South Korea: CO2 comparison 2022

Key questions

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

South Korea produced more emissions than North Korea in 2022. South Korea produced 601.0 million tonnes which is more than North Korea's emissions at 50.87 million tonnes.

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

No, North Korea emitted fewer emissions than South Korea.

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

Yes, South Korea emitted more emissions than North Korea.

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