South Korea vs Japan: CO2 comparison 2022

Key questions

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

Japan produced more emissions than South Korea in 2022. Japan produced 1053.8 million tonnes which is more than South Korea's emissions at 601.0 million tonnes.

Did South Korea emit more CO2 than Japan in 2022?

No, South Korea emitted fewer emissions than Japan.

Did Japan emit more CO2 than South Korea in 2022?

Yes, Japan emitted more emissions than South Korea.

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