China accounted for 30 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2023, making it the world's largest emitter by far. The United States and India followed. Combined, these three countries were responsible for roughly half of the 53 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (GtCO₂e) emitted in 2023.
Distribution of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide in 2023, by major emitter
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