Global CO₂ Emissions Dashboard
Tracking carbon dioxide emissions by country based on latest available data
Climate Emergency
Global CO₂ emissions continue to rise, with atmospheric levels reaching 421 ppm in 2023. Urgent action is needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
36.8 Gigatons
Annual CO₂ emissions worldwide
Equivalent to 40 billion tons of coal burned
China
11.47 Gt (30.9% of global total)
Per capita: 8.05 tons annually
China produces more CO₂ than the US and EU combined
Qatar
35.6 t per person
Nearly 5× the global average
High emissions due to oil industry and energy-intensive infrastructure
Climate Impact Facts
Global Temperature Rise
Earth's temperature has increased by 1.1°C since the late 1800s, with most warming occurring in the past 40 years.
Sea Level Rise
Global sea levels have risen 8-9 inches since 1880, with the rate accelerating in recent decades.
Extreme Weather
Climate-related disasters have tripled over 30 years, causing massive economic and human losses.
Top 20 CO₂ Emitting Countries
Complete Country Emissions Data
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Climate Solutions
Shifting to renewable energy sources could reduce global emissions by 65% by 2050.
- Solar energy costs dropped 90% in the last decade
- Wind power could provide 20% of global electricity by 2030
- Renewables create 3x more jobs per dollar than fossil fuels
Protecting and restoring forests could remove 5.8 billion tons of CO₂ annually.
- Forests absorb 2.6 billion tons of CO₂ each year
- Deforestation accounts for 11% of global CO₂ emissions
- Reforestation could capture 25% of current emissions