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Country Carbon Emissions Data
Explore per capita carbon emissions by country. Understanding global emission patterns helps put your own footprint in perspective and highlights where offsetting can make the greatest difference.
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Select or search for a country below to view its per capita CO₂ emissions, total annual output, and how it compares to the UK and global averages.
Understanding Global Emissions
Global carbon emissions are not evenly distributed. While some nations have dramatically reduced their emissions since the early 2000s, others are still on an upward trajectory driven by industrialisation and population growth.
The UK has achieved a 44% reduction in per capita emissions since 2005 - one of the strongest declines among major economies - largely through decarbonising its electricity grid and transitioning away from coal. However, at 5.5 tonnes per person, there is still work to be done to reach Net Zero by 2050.
What Drives National Emissions?
- Energy mix - Countries reliant on coal and fossil fuels have higher per capita emissions
- Industrial base - Manufacturing-heavy economies produce more industrial CO₂
- Transport infrastructure - Car-dependent nations like the US and Australia have higher transport emissions
- Climate - Extreme climates require more energy for heating or cooling
- Wealth - Higher GDP per capita generally correlates with higher emissions
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Data sources: Global Carbon Project, Our World in Data, DESNZ UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions National Statistics. Per capita figures are approximate annual averages based on the latest available data.
