In 2024, the United States remains the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, with a decline of 2.0% from the previous year. Japan, Mexico, Germany, and South Africa follow, with notable reductions, particularly Germany at 3.0%. The UK, Netherlands, and Finland display significant annual decreases of 3.84%, 3.0%, and 4.61% respectively. Meanwhile, only a few countries like Chile and Luxembourg report slight increases.
Future trends to watch include a continued emphasis on sustainable energy policies across the developed world, potentially leading to further reductions in emissions. Attention will be on how emerging economies balance growth and environmental commitments, potentially altering the landscape of global emissions.
Top countries in Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Source (Without Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry) Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 52.43 | 2023 | -1.31% | -2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 9.83 | 2023 | -1.01% | -1.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Mexico | 6.55 | 2023 | +0.47% | -0.08% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 6.24 | 2023 | -1.78% | -3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Africa | 3.9 | 2023 | -1.93% | -2.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.43 | 2023 | -1.41% | -1.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 France | 3.41 | 2023 | -2.02% | -2.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 3.38 | 2023 | -0.74% | -0.78% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.3 | 2023 | -3.86% | -3.84% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 1.38 | 2023 | -1.96% | -3% | View data |
