Global distribution of carbon dioxide emissions by sector, 2022
The power industry recorded the highest share of CO2 emissions globally
Global distribution of carbon dioxide emissions by sector, 2022
Source
European Commission
Date
31 Aug 2023
Notes
The power industry is the largest contributor to global CO2 emissions, accounting for 38% of the total CO2 emissions, followed by transportation at 20.7%. These figures reflect the influence of population growth and globalization. In contrast, the agricultural sector contributes the least to global emissions, at just 0.4%.
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