The 2023 data indicates Luxembourg has the highest CO2 emissions per capita from transport, followed closely by the United States and Canada. Significant decreases were observed in Australia and Japan, suggesting efforts towards sustainable practices. Conversely, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, and Morocco have shown considerable increases in their emissions, potentially driven by economic or infrastructural growth. The variations over the past two years hint at ongoing transitions in transport policies and technological adaptations across several countries.
Looking ahead, attention should be on countries like Kazakhstan and Macedonia where emissions are rising, indicating potential areas for intervention. Additionally, continual global pushes towards green technology adoption, improvements in public transportation, and rising electric vehicle penetration could result in further reductions in CO2 emissions per capita from transport in the next five years.
Top countries in CO2 Emissions from Transport by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Metric Tons Per Inhabitant | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Luxembourg | 10.12 | 2023 | +6.04% | +0.29% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 5.37 | 2023 | +3.21% | -0.074% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Canada | 4.75 | 2023 | +3.56% | -0.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 3.31 | 2023 | -1.39% | -3.23% | View data |
| 5 | 5 New Zealand | 3.29 | 2023 | +3.7% | +0.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Ireland | 2.36 | 2023 | +2.62% | -0.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 2.16 | 2023 | +3.28% | -0.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Israel | 2.06 | 2023 | +2.4% | +0.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 2 | 2023 | +4.89% | +0.32% | View data |
| 10 | 10 South Korea | 1.99 | 2023 | +0.22% | +0.22% | View data |
