South Korea vs United States: CO2 comparison 2021

Key questions

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

United States produced more emissions than South Korea in 2021. United States produced 5032.21 million tonnes which is more than South Korea's emissions at 616.08 million tonnes.

Did South Korea emit more CO2 than United States in 2021?

No, South Korea emitted fewer emissions than United States.

Did United States emit more CO2 than South Korea in 2021?

Yes, United States emitted more emissions than South Korea.

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