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China
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Total Emissions
11.68 Gt
Rank #1 globally
Per Capita
8.3 t
Rank #7 globally
Resources
4
Major production types
Trend
stable
Current trajectory
About China
China is the world's largest emitter of CO2, accounting for approximately 30% of global emissions. As the world's manufacturing hub and most populous nation, China faces unique challenges in balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability. The country has made significant investments in renewable energy and is the world's largest producer of solar panels and electric vehicles.
Key Facts
- Largest renewable energy investor globally ($758bn in 2023)
- 50% of world's electric vehicles are in China
- Coal still provides 60% of electricity generation
- Committed to peak emissions before 2030
Key Statistics
Population
1,412 million
GDP
$17.96 Trillion
Carbon Intensity
650.23 kg CO2/$
Net Zero Target
2060
Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
🛢️Coal
Production4,500 Mt/year
Global Share52%
⛏️Rare Earth Elements
Production210,000 tonnes/year
Global Share60%
⚡Solar Panels
Production80% of global supply
Global Share80%
⛏️Steel
Production1,013 Mt/year
Global Share54%