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The CO2 race no country should want to win

Race · 27 Oct 2026

Bar chart race of CO2 emissions excluding land use, in million tonnes, 1970 to 2024, for 12 countries. The US leads until China passes it in 2005. India, in gold, climbs from 10th to 3rd, passing Russia in 2011. In 2024 China emits 13,125 Mt, the US 4,632 Mt and India 3,154 Mt.

India started this race 10th of 12 and finished 3rd.

The US led until 2005, when China passed it. In 2024 China emitted 13,125 Mt, more than the next seven countries combined. Per person, India emits 2.2 tonnes against 13.6 in the US.

Source: World Bank (EDGAR), 2024.

Source: World Bank (EDGAR), 2024