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North Korea's greenhouse gas emissions are projected to hit approximately 55 million metric tons by 2028, rising from around 53 million metric tons in 2023. This marks an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. Since 1976, the country's emissions have seen an average yearly increase of 2.1%. In 2023, North Korea ranked 12th globally in greenhouse gas emissions. Colombia surpassed North Korea with its emissions also standing at about 53 million metric tons. Leading the rankings were Malaysia, Poland, and Kazakhstan, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively.
