The United States leads global hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions at 164.37 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent, with a significant 2.55% year-on-year increase. Japan follows at 57.06 million metric tons, witnessing a 3.92% rise. Russia shows a slight decrease, while Mexico's emissions rise by 3.65%. European countries generally exhibit a downward trend: the UK, Canada, and Greece decreased emissions notably, with Spain dropping by 12.14%. Smaller countries like Norway, Switzerland, and Sweden register declines, whereas Israel and Ukraine experience significant increases.
Future trends may include regulatory impacts on emissions, advancement in alternative technologies, and international agreements pushing for lower carbon alternatives. These could potentially drive a shift in the ranking and magnitude of HFC emissions by country.
Top countries in Hydrofluorocarbons Emissions by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons of CO2 Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 164,370 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.55% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 57,060 | 2023 | +3.14% | +3.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 40,210 | 2023 | +2% | -1.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Mexico | 25,150 | 2023 | +3.44% | +3.65% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 11,020 | 2023 | +0.9% | -3.17% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Canada | 10,960 | 2023 | -2.21% | -2.05% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Israel | 6,130 | 2023 | +6.5% | +7.34% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 4,530 | 2023 | -1.62% | -4.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 4,530 | 2023 | -3.4% | -3.78% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 2,300 | 2023 | -27.21% | -12.14% | View data |
