United States vs South Korea: CO2 comparison 2022

Key questions

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

United States produced more emissions than South Korea in 2022. United States produced 5057.3 million tonnes which is more than South Korea's emissions at 601.0 million tonnes.

Did South Korea emit more CO2 than United States in 2022?

No, South Korea emitted fewer emissions than United States.

Did United States emit more CO2 than South Korea in 2022?

Yes, United States emitted more emissions than South Korea.

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