Assessment of the carbon peaking status ----- an international perspective

The majority of countries in the international context have set the timing of carbon peak, which is crucial for assisting countries in progressing towards the final goal of carbon neutrality. This paper reports the different carbon peak statuses between a sample of 154 countries in terms of carbon intensity. The data used in the analysis were gathered from 1990 to 2020. Peaking statuses are classified into three categories: true peaked, false peaked, and under peaked. The analysis reveals that most sample countries have attained the true peaked status in terms of carbon intensity. Higher-income countries reached true peaked status sooner. Those with false peaked status are primarily influenced by various economic, social, and political factors.