carbon emissions by country per capita

Introduction

Carbon Emissions By Country Per Capita Countries all around the world are continuing to increase their carbon emissions, and it’s starting to take a toll. A recent study done by the World Bank found that, “the world’s 20 hottest years on record have all occurred in the past 22 years.” If we don’t start making changes soon, the future looks pretty grim. So, which countries are contributing the most to this problem? This blog post will explore that question, looking at carbon emissions by country per capita. We’ll also discuss what some countries are doing to try to mitigate their emissions and what more needs to be done.

China

As the world’s most populous country, China is also the largest emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2) – responsible for 28 percent of global emissions. But its per capita emissions are still relatively low at 7.24 metric tons in 2016, according to the latest data from the World Bank. That’s because China has a large population (nearly 1.4 billion people) and its economy is still growing quickly, which means more people are using energy and emitting CO2.

On a per capita basis, China’s CO2 emissions are about one-fifth of the global average and half of the average for developed countries. They are also well below the United States (16.28 metric tons per person) and Europe (7.54 metric tons per person).

China has been working to reduce its emissions in recent years, and it has made some progress. Between 2005 and 2016, China’s CO2 emissions grew by an average of 4.5 percent per year. But that growth rate has slowed in recent years, and in 2016 emissions actually declined by 0.5 percent.

United States

In the United States, carbon emissions per capita were 16.4 metric tons in 2017. This was higher than the average for all countries of 10.5 metric tons. The United States ranked as the second-highest emitting country per capita, behind only Canada.

There are a number of reasons for the high level of carbon emissions in the United States. One is that the United States has a large population and a high level of economic activity. This results in more emissions from things like transportation and industry. Another reason is that the United States has a lot of coal-fired power plants. These plants produce a lot of carbon dioxide when they burn coal to generate electricity.

The good news is that carbon emissions in the United States have been trending downward in recent years. Emissions in 2017 were about 12% lower than they were in 2005. This trend is expected to continue as more renewable energy sources are used and as efficiency improvements are made in things like transportation and industry

India

In 2019, India’s total emissions were 2,299.38 MtCO₂e, making it the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. On a per capita basis, however, India’s emissions are relatively low at 1.88 tons CO₂e per person. This is because India has a large population (1.3 billion people as of 2019), and its economy is still developing.

As India’s economy continues to grow, its emissions are expected to increase. However, the country has pledged to take action on climate change, including reducing its emissions intensity by 33-35% below 2005 levels by 2030 and increasing its share of renewable energy to 40% of installed capacity by 2030. If these commitments are met, it would put India on a path to more sustainable development.

European Union

The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The EU has an area of 4,324,782 km2 and a population of over 512 million people.

The EU’s primary objectives are to promote peace, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The EU is also committed to combating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, the EU was one of the first regions to ratify the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

As of 2019, the EU had a per capita carbon dioxide emissions rate of 7.5 metric tons. This is significantly lower than the global average of 10 metric tons per capita. Additionally, the EU has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.

Notably, some countries within the EU have been able to achieve even higher reductions in their carbon dioxide emissions. For example, Denmark’s per capita carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced by over 60% since 1990 while Sweden’s per capita carbon dioxide emissions have been reduced by nearly 50% over the same time period.