This statistic represents carbon dioxide emissions per person in selected regions in 2010 and 2050. In 2050, people living in the BRICS countries are expected to emit about 10.4 metric tons of carbon dioxide per person.
Per capita CO₂ emissions worldwide in 2010 and 2050
(in metric tons)
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OECD. (November 11, 2011). Per capita CO₂ emissions worldwide in 2010 and 2050 (in metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 15, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/242874/co2-emissions-per-capita-by-region/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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