Benin vs Gabon: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Benin
4.23 million
in 2026
Gabon
4.21 million
in 2026
Benin rank
63rd
Gabon rank
64th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Benin
- Gabon
How they compare
Benin currently reports 4.23 million against 4.21 million in Gabon, a difference of 23,090.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 63rd and Gabon ranks 64th of 248 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Gabon | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.07 million | 2.88 million | 23.19 million | Benin |
| 2010s | 15.56 million | 2.86 million | 12.70 million | Benin |
| 2020s | 7.85 million | 2.72 million | 5.12 million | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Benin or Gabon?
- Benin, at 4.23 million against 4.21 million in Gabon as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Benin and Gabon?
- 23,090, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Gabon?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Benin and Gabon rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Benin ranks 63rd and Gabon ranks 64th 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.