CO₂ emissions embodied in imports (consumption-based) — % of domestic CO₂ footprint

This statistic measures how much of a country’s consumption-based CO₂ footprint is generated outside its borders in the production of imported goods and services. It highlights the difference between territorial (production-based) emissions and the emissions driven by what residents consume.

High values typically occur in economies that import many manufactured or carbon-intensive products, while resource- and manufacturing-exporting countries often have lower shares because more emissions occur domestically (and may be exported in goods). It is a useful lens for understanding “carbon leakage,” supply-chain emissions, and the climate impact of trade.