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Global Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions in 2005

The graphics below provide a breakdown of estimated 2005 fossil fuel CO2 emissions by region, by sector and by mode within the transportation sector in the United States, China, Europe and India. The data were taken from reports published by the International Energy Agency, European Environment Agency and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As these graphics show, the magnitude and distribution of sources of fossil fuel CO2 emissions differ widely by region. On a global basis, light-duty cars and trucks are responsible for approximately 11 percent of global fossil fuel CO2 emissions.

CO2 Emissions from Fuel Combustion

Region % of global CO2 emissions tonnes CO2 per capita
World 100 4.22
United States 21 19.61
China 19 3.88
Europe 15 8.09
India 4 1.05
Russia 6  
Japan 4  
Other 31  

Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions by Sector

% of region's total CO2 emissions
Sector United States China Europe India
Electricity and Heat 43 49 35 58
Transport 31 7 24 8
Manufacturing 11 31 17 21
Residential 6 5 12 6
Other 9 8 12 7

CO2 Emissions from Transport Sector

United States

% of CO2 emissions from transport sector
Cars 35
Light-Duty Trucks 27
Heavy- and Medium-Duty Trucks 21
Aviation 10
Rail 3
Ships and Boats 2
Buses 1
Other 2

China

% of CO2 emissions from transport sector
Trucks 28
Cars 21
Buses and Motorcycles 20
Aviation 6
Other 25

Europe

% of CO2 emissions from transport sector
Passenger Cars 61
Heavy-Duty Vehicles 21
Light-Duty Vehicles 7
Aviation 3
Ships and Boats 3
Buses and Two-Wheelers 3
Other 2

India

% of CO2 emissions from transport sector
Trucks and Buses 65
Cars 16
Two-Wheelers 8
Aviation 1
Other 10