Bar chart race of OECD member’s CO2 emissions (metric tons per capita) Top20 from 1990 to 2020

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. (World Bank)

  • High Industrialization: Countries like Australia, the USA, and Canada exhibit high per capita emissions due to extensive industrial activities and reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Economic Growth and Energy Use: South Korea and Israel show increasing trends in emissions driven by rapid industrialization and growing energy consumption.
  • Policy Impact: Germany, the UK, and Denmark demonstrate significant declines in emissions due to strong environmental policies, shifts to renewable energy, and improvements in energy efficiency.

Source: THE WORLD BANK, OECD

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