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India
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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%