Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per capita - Country rankings
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Carbon dioxide emissions per capita, 2020:
The average for 2020 based on 7 countries was 7.89 metric tons. The highest value was in Canada: 13.6 metric tons and the lowest value was in France: 3.95 metric tons. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2020. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.Measure: metric tons; Source: The World Bank
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| Countries | Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per capita, 2020 | Global rank | Available data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 13.6 | 1 | 1990 - 2020 |
| USA | 13.03 | 2 | 1990 - 2020 |
| Japan | 8.03 | 3 | 1990 - 2020 |
| Germany | 7.26 | 4 | 1990 - 2020 |
| Italy | 4.73 | 5 | 1990 - 2020 |
| UK | 4.6 | 6 | 1990 - 2020 |
| France | 3.95 | 7 | 1990 - 2020 |
Definition: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
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