Austria vs South Korea: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Austria
264,389
in 2026
South Korea
267,239
in 2026
Austria rank
125th
South Korea rank
124th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Austria
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 267,239 against 264,389 in Austria, a difference of 2,850.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Austria ranks 125th and South Korea ranks 124th of 248 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Austria | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,584 | 696,087 | 675,504 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 21,230 | 808,616 | 787,386 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 79,907 | 1.42 million | 1.34 million | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Austria or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 267,239 against 264,389 in Austria as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Austria and South Korea?
- 2,850, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Austria and South Korea?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Austria and South Korea rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Austria ranks 125th and South Korea ranks 124th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.