In this piece, we will take a look at the five countries that produce the most greenhouse gases. For more countries, take a look at 20 Countries That Produce the Most Greenhouse Gases.
5. Japan
CO2 Emissions As Of 2019 in Kilo Tons: 1,166
Japan is an Asian island nation that is also one of the major global powers. Japan leads the world in science and technology, and its economy is worth $4.3 trillion with a per capita income of $34,358. The country traces its roots back to 10,000 BC and modern day Japan adopted its current constitution in 1947 after the devastation of the second world war. Japan has emitted 1,166 kilo tons of carbon dioxide as of 2019, and its per capita emissions are 8.5 metric tons.
4. Russian Federation
CO2 Emissions As Of 2019 in Kilo Tons: 2,477
The Russian Federation, or simply Russia, is a transcontinental country that is the world’s largest in terms of land mass. Russia is rich in natural resources and exports crude oil, natural gas, coal, wheat, and other products to a wide variety of countries. Its economy is worth $4.6 trillion with a GDP per capita of $31,967. Modern day Russia was formed after the dissolution of the Soviet Union – the world’s only superpower after the United States of America – which held its seat in the current Russian capital of Moscow. Russia’s CO2 emissions stand at 2,477 kilo tons and per capita emissions are 11.8 metric tons.
3. Republic of India
CO2 Emissions As Of 2019 in Kilo Tons: 3,395
The Republic of India is an Asian country with the second largest population in the world. It gained independence from the British Empire in 1947 and is also one of the largest economies on the globe. In fact, the Indian economy is the third largest globally, after the U.S. and China, and is currently worth a massive $11.6 trillion but with a low per capita income of $8,293 due to the large population. Indian greenhouse gas emissions as of 2019 stand at 3,395 kilo tons with a per capita reading of 1.8 metric tons.
2. United States of America
CO2 Emissions As Of 2019 in Kilo Tons: 6,002
The United States of America is a North American country with the world’s largest nominal GDP which is currently worth $25 trillion. America is also one of the richest countries on Earth, with the largest share of global wealth within its shores. It is a strong exporter of a wide variety of products that range from commodities to software and consumer electronics. American greenhouse gas emissions have been declining as of late, and by 2019 it had emitted 6,002 tons of CO2 equivalent greenhouse gases. Per capita emissions stand at 14.7 metric tons.
1. People’s Republic of China
CO2 Emissions As Of 2019 in Kilo Tons: 12,705
The People’s Republic of China, or simply China, is one of the world’s largest countries in terms of landmass and the largest in terms of population. It also has the world’s largest economy in purchasing power terms which is currently worth $30 trillion. China is an exporting nation, which opens its shores to multinational firms for manufacturing products. It also exports commodities and other products. The People’s Republic of China’s greenhouse gas emissions have been growing over the years, and by 2019, it had emitted more greenhouse gases than the U.S., India, and Russia combined. Per capita emissions are 7.6 metric tons.
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