Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions Map

Data Year: 2024

Data Source: EDGAR - Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research

Click or tap on countries to see their annual GHG emissions (CO₂-equivalent). Darker colors indicate higher emissions.

Data represents annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in CO₂-equivalent from all sources (in million tonnes).
Includes all major greenhouse gases: CO₂ from fossil fuels and industry, methane (CH₄), nitrous oxide (N₂O), and fluorinated gases.
Per capita emissions often tell a different story - some smaller countries emit more per person than larger ones.
Global total: ~37,000 million tonnes of CO₂-eq per year.
This map shows territorial emissions (produced within borders), not consumption-based emissions.

China leads in total emissions but has lower per capita emissions than the USA.
Historical responsibility: The USA and Europe have emitted more cumulatively since the Industrial Revolution.
Developing nations often have low emissions but are most vulnerable to climate impacts.
International cooperation is essential - climate change affects everyone regardless of borders.
Many countries have committed to net-zero targets by 2050 or sooner.