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Global per capita emissions explained - through 9 charts

Among the top 10 highest emitters, the U.S. and Russia have the highest per capita emissions.

Among the top 10 highest emitters, the U.S. and Russia have the highest per capita emissions. Image: Pixabay/ivabalk

Leandro Vigna
Data Partnerships & Outreach Manager, WRI Europe
Johannes Friedrich
Senior Associate, World Resource Institute
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Per capita emissions for the top 10 total emitters, 2019
Per capita emissions for the top 10 total emitters, 2019 Image: Climate Watch

Per capita emissions for the top 10 emitters, 1990-2019.
Per capita emissions for the top 10 emitters, 1990-2019. Image: Climate Watch
Per capita emissions for the top 10 emitters,1990 vs 2019.
Per capita emissions for the top 10 emitters,1990 vs 2019. Image: Climate Watch
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Per capita emissions by regions, 1960-2021.
Per capita emissions by regions, 1960-2021. Image: Climate Watch

Countries per capita emissions, 1990-2019
Countries per capita emissions, 1990-2019 Image: Climate Watch
Top per capita emitters by country and sector, 2019
Top per capita emitters by country and sector, 2019 Image: Climate Watch

Lowest per capita emitters, 2019.
Lowest per capita emitters, 2019. Image: Climate Watch

Countries' cumulative emissions, 1850-2021
Countries' cumulative emissions, 1850-2021 Image: Climate Watch

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