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China vs Turkiye CO2 per capita
China overtook Turkiye in 2003. In 1970 Turkiye stood at roughly 111% of China’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 58%, and the pair was closest in 2002 (100%).
| Year | China | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.11 | 1.24 | 111% |
| 1970 | 1.11 | 1.24 | 111% |
| 1980 | 1.59 | 1.8 | 113% |
| 1990 | 2.13 | 2.77 | 130% |
| 2000 | 2.89 | 3.47 | 120% |
| 2010 | 6.81 | 4.27 | 63% |
| 2020 | 8.48 | 5.07 | 60% |
| 2024 | 9.32 | 5.38 | 58% |
Frequently asked questions
When did China pass Turkiye in CO2 per capita?
In 2003. China’s published CO2 per capita rose above Turkiye’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do China and Turkiye compare today?
China is ahead: 9.32 against 5.38 — the trailing economy stands at about 58% of the leader.
Are these CO2 per capita figures nominal or adjusted?
They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — metric tons per capita — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: