South Africa vs Japan: CO2 comparison 2022

Key questions

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

Japan produced more emissions than South Africa in 2022. Japan produced 1053.8 million tonnes which is more than South Africa's emissions at 404.05 million tonnes.

Did South Africa emit more CO2 than Japan in 2022?

No, South Africa emitted fewer emissions than Japan.

Did Japan emit more CO2 than South Africa in 2022?

Yes, Japan emitted more emissions than South Africa.

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