Correlation Explorer
Pick two indicators to see how countries and regions compare — bubble size = population · click any dot for details
2023
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population vs Total Emissions · 2023
In 2023, Total Population and Total GHG Emissions show a strong positive correlation (r = 0.84) across 203 countries.
Countries with higher population strongly tend to record higher total emissions — the two indicators are closely associated at the global level.
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.