South Korea vs China: CO2 comparison 2022

Key questions

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

China produced more emissions than South Korea in 2022. China produced 11396.78 million tonnes which is more than South Korea's emissions at 601.0 million tonnes.

Did South Korea emit more CO2 than China in 2022?

No, South Korea emitted fewer emissions than China.

Did China emit more CO2 than South Korea in 2022?

Yes, China emitted more emissions than South Korea.

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