170+ Years of Cumulative GHG Emissions 🏭

What We’re Showing

This graphic shows cumulative greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by region, from 1850 to 2022. This is represented in metric tons of CO2 equivalent.

All figures were sourced from Climate Watch (PIK PRIMAP-hist dataset).

Key Takeaways

• The top 3 regions account for 79% of total GHG emissions produced since 1850
• East Asia & Pacific surpassed North America in 2021
• The sharp uptrends of these three regions coincides with heavy industrialization and increasing levels of consumption