In 2023, South Korea's greenhouse gas emissions rose to 770.61 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, marking a 1.15% increase from the previous year. France saw a decrease of 1.21%, bringing its emissions to 425.38 million metric tons. Spain's emissions declined by 1.72% to 305.62 million metric tons. Chile experienced a 1.63% growth, reaching 121.79 million metric tons. The Czech Republic's emissions decreased by 1.55%, resulting in 118.89 million metric tons. Norway's emissions fell by 1.0% to 49.64 million metric tons, while Slovakia saw a reduction of 1.72% to 38.65 million metric tons. Lithuania's emissions decreased by 0.47%, leading to 19.68 million metric tons. Slovenia's emissions dropped by 1.04% to 16.63 million metric tons, and Estonia experienced a significant reduction of 6.2%, ending with 14.67 million metric tons. Iceland's emissions saw a slight decrease of 0.045%, resulting in 4.81 million metric tons.
Future trends to watch for include the influence of policy changes, technological advancements in emission reductions, and international climate agreements. Countries are likely to invest in renewable energy sources and green technologies, which could lead to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade.
Top countries in Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 South Korea | 770,610 | 2023 | +1.16% | +1.15% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 425,380 | 2023 | -1.12% | -1.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 305,620 | 2023 | -1.07% | -1.72% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Chile | 121,790 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.63% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 118,890 | 2023 | -1.05% | -1.55% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 49,640 | 2023 | -0.58% | -1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 38,650 | 2023 | -1.1% | -1.72% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Lithuania | 19,680 | 2023 | -0.69% | -0.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 16,630 | 2023 | -0.76% | -1.04% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 14,670 | 2023 | -2.74% | -6.2% | View data |
