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India

IND

Asia

Total Emissions

2.71 Gt

Rank #4 globally

Per Capita

1.9 t

Rank #12 globally

Resources

4

Major production types

Trend

increasing

Current trajectory

About India

India is the world's third-largest emitter but has very low per-capita emissions. As a rapidly developing economy with 1.4 billion people, India faces the challenge of lifting millions out of poverty while managing climate impacts. The country has ambitious renewable energy targets and is a leader in solar energy deployment.

Key Facts

  • Third-largest emitter but lowest per-capita among top 5
  • 500GW renewable energy target by 2030
  • 70% of electricity from coal
  • World's fastest-growing major economy
Key Statistics

Population

1,428 million

GDP

$3.38 Trillion

Carbon Intensity

800.59 kg CO2/$

Net Zero Target

2070

Emissions by Sector (Estimated)
Key Resources
🛢️Coal
Production893 Mt/year
Global Share10%
⛏️Iron Ore
Production250 Mt/year
Global Share9%
Solar Energy
Production113 GW installed
Global Share7%
🌾Rice & Wheat
Production195 Mt rice, 109 Mt wheat
Global Share24%