GHG emissions change in major economies 1990-2022

The United Kingdom achieved greenhouse gas emission reductions of almost 50 percent from 1990 to 2022. France and Germany also achieved emission reductions of more than 20 percent during this period. By comparison, Australia's GHG emissions increased by almost 25 percent by 2022, relative to 1990 levels.

Change in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in selected major economies worldwide from 1990 to 2022 (in percent)

Characteristic	Change in emissions
Australia	23%
Canada	16%
United States	-1%
Japan	-8%
France	-24%
Germany	-39%
United Kingdom	-47%

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Release date

October 2023

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Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

1990 to 2022

Special properties

Indexed emissions (1990=100). GHG excluding land-use

Supplementary notes

Figures were calculated by Statista using data provided by the source.

Figures may differ slightly from official inventory submissions.

Emissions from international Aviation and Shipping are not included.

Gas categories are using global warming potentials from the IPCC's (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) Assessment Report 4 (AR4).

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