China accounted for 29 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in 2022, making it the world's largest emitter by far. The United States was the second-largest emitter, with a share of 11 percent. Combined, the six largest GHG emitters were responsible for more than 60 percent of the 53.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (GtCO₂e) emitted in 2022.
Distribution of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide in 2022, by major emitter
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