Japan remains the largest contributor among the listed countries, despite a 1.17% decrease in emissions from the previous year. Malaysia and Iraq saw notable increases in emissions, at 2.1% and 3.46% respectively, while Poland, Bulgaria, and Denmark experienced significant declines. Kenya exhibited the highest increase among smaller emitters, at 7.29%. The shift in emissions shares depicts a mixed picture of growth and reduction, with consistent decreases in European countries like Estonia and Greece. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) suggests that over the past five years, emissions have shown varied trends with some consistency in certain regions.
Future emissions trends to monitor include the impact of increasing environmental regulations, technological advancements in renewable energy, and international commitments to reduce emissions. Emerging economies may see continued growth in emissions unless mitigated by significant policy changes. The shift towards greener technologies might help in reducing emissions in developed economies.
Top countries in Carbon Dioxide Emissions Share by Country (Million Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 33.57 | 2023 | +0.11% | -1.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Malaysia | 8.26 | 2023 | +1.8% | +2.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 8.2 | 2023 | -1.7% | -3.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kazakhstan | 6.81 | 2023 | +0.31% | -0.0049% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Arab Emirates | 6.1 | 2023 | +1.21% | +2.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Argentina | 5.11 | 2023 | +0.74% | -1.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iraq | 4.91 | 2023 | +2.56% | +3.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 4.42 | 2023 | +0.063% | -2.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kuwait | 3.11 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Oman | 2.53 | 2023 | +2.54% | +2.41% | View data |
