The Top 10 Countries with the Highest CO2 Per Capita Emissions in 2022

The Top 10 Countries with the Highest CO2 Per Capita Emissions in 2022 Have you ever wondered which countries have the highest levels of CO2 per capita emissions? If so, you’re not alone; this is an important question to ask if you want to reduce your carbon footprint or stay informed about which countries are contributing the most to climate change. In 2022, the top 10 countries with the highest CO2 per capita emissions are projected to be as follows…

1) United States

As of now, the United States is ranked as the country with the highest co2 per capita emissions. The U.S. emitted 2,406 pounds of carbon dioxide per capita in 2011 and this number is only projected to increase by 2020. With a population of 315 million people, that means that on average each person in America contributed about 7 tons of greenhouse gas emissions to our atmosphere last year. This is a much higher number than countries like Poland or Ireland which both had only 1 ton per capita emitted last year. While it may seem shocking that one country can emit so much more than another, remember that there are many factors to consider when looking at this data such as population size, geographical location and income level among others.

2) China

China is ranked number 5 in this list of countries by co2 per capita emissions, emitting 3.77 metric tons per person. China has also recently announced that it would be reducing its carbon intensity by 18% by 2020. In addition, China is also one of the top three countries in terms of renewable energy production and is continuing to grow at a rapid pace. In order to reduce their emissions, China has been implementing a number of different policies including increased use of natural gas and coal-fired power plants instead of ones that use oil or gas. They are also investing heavily in solar and wind power.

3) India

India is one of the top ten countries with the highest co2 per capita emissions. The country produces an average of six metric tons of carbon dioxide per person, which is a major contributor to global warming and climate change. As a result, India has seen severe flooding and droughts, which has led to food shortages and malnutrition.
India’s population is projected to grow by more than 400 million people by 2050, which will only worsen its co2 emissions problem. In order to reduce these levels, India must increase renewable energy production and provide better access to clean water and sanitation services for all citizens.

4) Russia

Russia is one of the world’s largest producers of oil and gas, and its economy relies heavily on these fossil fuels. In 2017, Russia ranked eighth for the most greenhouse gas emissions. However, due to recent government policies to reduce carbon emissions by 2030, Russia has committed to making efforts to decrease its co2 per capita emissions by 15% by 2020. With this goal in mind, Russia has made a commitment to increase renewable energy production as well as invest in research into new technologies that will help them reach their goal.

5) Japan

Japan is a developed country, and has one of the lowest per capita emissions rates in the world. However, by 2022, Japan’s co2 per capita emissions will be among the highest. Between 2005-2010, Japan’s per capita emissions have increased on average 8%, which is a much higher rate than other developed countries. One factor behind this increase may be Japan’s aging population: as people age and retire, they tend to use more energy and electricity.

6) Germany

Germany is one of the top ten countries by co2 emissions in 2022. Germany’s co2 emissions are about 1,903.6 metric tons per capita, which is higher than any other country on this list. Germany has one of the largest economies and some of the best research and development facilities in Europe, so it makes sense that they would be near the top of this list. One thing to keep in mind is that there are only two countries on this list that have a higher co2 per capita emission than what they did back in 1990 (1). The other country is China, who has a co2 per capita emission of 2,225.8 metric tons per capita.

7) Iran

1. Iran – 19.7 metric tons of co2 per capita emissions (mt)
Iran is one of the countries with high levels of carbon dioxide emissions. The country’s emission levels are higher than those of most other countries, but it has been steadily decreasing since 1990. The country had a peak of 25 mt in 2007, and it decreased to 18 mt by 2016. Iran’s primary sources of emissions are from its transportation sector, with oil-based fuels accounting for more than 90% of its energy needs. This is not surprising considering that cars account for approximately 60% of all transportation related emissions nationwide and that there are some 14 million cars on Iranian roads as of 2012.

8) Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is expected to have a very high level of emissions by 2022. This is due to their high population and heavy dependence on oil for energy.
Saudi Arabia has maintained some of the lowest oil production levels out of all OPEC nations, which will only lead to an increased use of oil over time. It’s forecasted that Saudi Arabia’s emissions will increase by 8% from 2016-2022, which would make them one of the top ten countries with the highest co2 per capita emissions in 2022.

9) South Korea

South Korea is one of the top 10 countries with the highest co2 per capita emissions. Their emissions are expected to increase by 2.5% by 2022. They have a population of 52 million people, and their emissions are 25 metric tons. They rank 8th in terms of carbon dioxide emissions per capita worldwide. When compared to other countries, they are ranked 4th on a list of G20 nations that emit more than 100 million tons annually.
South Korea relies heavily on coal power plants for electricity production which contributes significantly to its high carbon dioxide emissions levels. In 2016, 80% of its electricity was generated from coal-fired power plants and it has been reported that this figure will rise to 90%.

10) Turkey

Turkey has long been a country of interest for both economists and environmentalists. Turkey’s per capita emissions are among the world’s highest, but as a developing nation it is not yet reliant on fossil fuels to power its economy. In fact, many Turkish citizens do not have access to reliable sources of electricity, meaning that their CO2 emissions are significantly lower than other nations with much higher per capita emissions. Furthermore, Turkey is one of the few nations that does not produce any nuclear energy at all – instead relying on imported fossil fuels for power generation.
Turkey’s high population combined with its low per capita emissions means that despite producing a large amount of greenhouse gas emissions globally, Turkey actually produces less than 1% of global carbon dioxide emissions when considering just its share of total global population.