United States vs China: CO2 comparison 2022

Key questions

Who produced more CO2 emissions in 2022, United States or China?

China produced more emissions than United States in 2022. China produced 11396.78 million tonnes which is more than United States's emissions at 5057.3 million tonnes.

Did United States emit more CO2 than China in 2022?

No, United States emitted fewer emissions than China.

Did China emit more CO2 than United States in 2022?

Yes, China emitted more emissions than United States.

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