Correlation Explorer
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2022
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Emissions per Capita vs Military Spending · 2022
In 2022, GHG Emissions per Capita and Military Spending show a weak positive correlation (r = 0.21) across 147 countries.
A slight tendency links higher emissions per capita to higher military spending, but the relationship is inconsistent and varies widely by region.
Use the interactive bubble chart to explore individual countries and regions, or adjust the year slider to see how this relationship has evolved over time. Bubble size represents population.