Most Polluting Modes of Transportation

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global transport sector in 2022, by mode of transport (in grams of CO2 equivalent per passenger per kilometer)

Most Polluting Modes of Transportation Worldwide 2022

Last update:

Dec 18, 2025

Author:

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Region:

Worldwide

Survey time period:

From 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2022

This statistic shows the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector worldwide in 2022, by mode of transport, in grams of CO2 equivalent per passenger per kilometer. The most polluting modes of transport are cruise ships and air travel, as well as gasoline-powered cars. Trains and public transportation rank among the modes of transport emitting the least greenhouse gases.

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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global transport sector in 2022, by mode of transport (in grams of CO2 equivalent per passenger per kilometer)

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