Individual Carbon Footprints
Explore average carbon footprints per person by country. Understand how lifestyle and location affect individual climate impact.
Global Average: 4.9 tonnes per person
The average person on Earth emits 4.9 tonnes of CO2 annually. To meet climate goals, this needs to drop to under 2 tonnes.
Highest Per Capita
18.7t
Saudi Arabia
Lowest Per Capita
2t
India
Above Average
9
countries
Target for 1.5°C
2t
per person by 2030
Per Capita Emissions Comparison
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia
18.7t / person🇦🇺Australia
14.5t / person🇺🇸United States
14.2t / person🇨🇦Canada
13.42t / person🇷🇺Russia
12.8t / person🇰🇷South Korea
11.4t / person🇨🇳China
8.66t / person🇯🇵Japan
8.6t / person🇩🇪Germany
7.5t / person🇬🇧United Kingdom
4.9t / person🇫🇷France
4.3t / person🇲🇽Mexico
3.4t / person🇮🇩Indonesia
2.5t / person🇧🇷Brazil
2.3t / person🇮🇳India
2t / personGlobal average (4.9t)
Below average
Above average
Detailed Breakdown by Country
🇸🇦
Above avgSaudi Arabia
Energy-intensive desert climate
18.7t
CO2 per person annually
382% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
22%housing
35%food
12%goods
19%services
12%🇦🇺
Above avgAustralia
Suburban, resource-intensive
14.5t
CO2 per person annually
296% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
26%housing
24%food
16%goods
22%services
12%🇺🇸
Above avgUnited States
High-consumption suburban lifestyle
14.2t
CO2 per person annually
290% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
28%housing
25%food
15%goods
20%services
12%🇨🇦
Above avgCanada
Cold climate, car-dependent
13.42t
CO2 per person annually
274% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
25%housing
32%food
14%goods
18%services
11%🇷🇺
Above avgRussia
Cold climate, industrial
12.8t
CO2 per person annually
261% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
20%housing
35%food
15%goods
18%services
12%🇰🇷
Above avgSouth Korea
Industrial, high-consumption urban
11.4t
CO2 per person annually
233% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
18%housing
28%food
16%goods
26%services
12%🇨🇳
Above avgChina
Rapidly developing, urban
8.66t
CO2 per person annually
177% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
18%housing
32%food
15%goods
25%services
10%🇯🇵
Above avgJapan
Efficient, high-tech urban
8.6t
CO2 per person annually
176% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
20%housing
26%food
18%goods
24%services
12%🇩🇪
Above avgGermany
Industrial economy, efficient housing
7.5t
CO2 per person annually
153% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
24%housing
28%food
18%goods
19%services
11%🇬🇧
Below avgUnited Kingdom
Post-industrial, moderate consumption
4.9t
CO2 per person annually
100% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
28%housing
26%food
17%goods
18%services
11%🇫🇷
Below avgFrance
Nuclear-powered, efficient
4.3t
CO2 per person annually
88% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
30%housing
22%food
20%goods
17%services
11%🇲🇽
Below avgMexico
Mixed development, oil-dependent
3.4t
CO2 per person annually
69% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
30%housing
20%food
22%goods
18%services
10%🇮🇩
Below avgIndonesia
Developing, deforestation impact
2.5t
CO2 per person annually
51% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
18%housing
22%food
28%goods
22%services
10%🇧🇷
Below avgBrazil
Renewable-heavy grid, deforestation impact
2.3t
CO2 per person annually
47% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
25%housing
18%food
30%goods
17%services
10%🇮🇳
Below avgIndia
Developing, low consumption
2t
CO2 per person annually
41% of global average
Breakdown by Category:
transport
15%housing
25%food
22%goods
28%services
10%How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Transport
Use public transit, cycle, or walk when possible. Consider electric vehicles and reduce air travel.
Housing
Improve insulation, switch to renewable energy, and use energy-efficient appliances and heating.
Food
Reduce meat consumption, especially beef. Buy local and seasonal produce, minimize food waste.