North American's had the largest average carbon footprint worldwide in 2023, at 10.1 metric tons (tCO₂) per person. This was more than twice the global average that year, and 10 times higher than the average carbon footprint in Africa.
Per capita carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and industry worldwide in 2023, by region
(in metric tons)
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OWID. (November 21, 2024). Per capita carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and industry worldwide in 2023, by region (in metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/497616/worldwide-co2-emissions-per-capita-by-region/
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