In 2023, Japan led with 1.03 billion metric tons of CO2 emissions, yet saw a decline of 1.17% from the previous year. Malaysia increased by 2.1%, while Poland dropped by 3.76%. The United Arab Emirates and Oman also experienced increases of 2.37% and 2.41%, respectively. Argentina decreased by 1.78%, whereas Iraq showed significant growth at 3.46%. Notable declines were observed in Greece and Bulgaria with 3.9% and 4.04%, respectively. Kazakhstan remained nearly stable with a minor decrease of 0.0049%. Kenya had the highest increase at 7.29%, while Estonia faced a considerable decline at 7.79%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of environmental policies, technological advancements in renewable energy, and the role of economic growth or downturns in emissions levels. Observing the progression of countries like Iraq and Kenya, which have shown significant growth, and Estonia, which has faced major declines, will be crucial. Moreover, the emphasis on sustainability may drive changes in emission patterns globally.
Top countries in Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Japan | 1,030 | 2023 | +0.11% | -1.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Malaysia | 252.88 | 2023 | +1.8% | +2.1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 251.11 | 2023 | -1.7% | -3.76% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Kazakhstan | 208.4 | 2023 | +0.31% | -0.0049% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Arab Emirates | 186.91 | 2023 | +1.21% | +2.37% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Argentina | 156.49 | 2023 | +0.74% | -1.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Iraq | 150.48 | 2023 | +2.56% | +3.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 135.19 | 2023 | +0.063% | -2.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Kuwait | 95.2 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Oman | 77.42 | 2023 | +2.54% | +2.41% | View data |
