In 2023, the United States led global greenhouse gas emissions from energy, with a slight decrease of 0.63%. Russia showed nominal growth of 0.015%. Significant declines were observed in Germany (-3.1%) and Denmark (-5.7%). Conversely, Peru and Colombia exhibited emissions growth of over 2%. Many European countries such as the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Belgium experienced reductions, indicating a potential shift towards greener energy practices.
Key future trends to watch include the acceleration of renewable energy adoption, technological advancements in carbon capture, and global policy changes targeting emission reductions, which could reshape the emissions landscape significantly over the next decade.
Top countries in Greenhouse Gases Emissions from Energy by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 5,415,800 | 2023 | +1.63% | -0.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Russia | 1,689,900 | 2023 | +0.4% | +0.015% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 613,910 | 2023 | -1.73% | -3.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 607,330 | 2023 | +2.06% | -0.81% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Canada | 597,780 | 2023 | +2.44% | +0.062% | View data |
| 6 | 6 South Africa | 367,290 | 2023 | -1.45% | -1.94% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 322,270 | 2023 | -1.78% | -2.56% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 227,100 | 2023 | +1.18% | -2.09% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 201,880 | 2023 | -1.89% | -2.26% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 148,650 | 2023 | +0.75% | -0.79% | View data |
