China vs Congo: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
China
45.78 million
in 2026
Congo
37.82 million
in 2026
China rank
22nd
Congo rank
25th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- China
- Congo
How they compare
China currently reports 45.78 million against 37.82 million in Congo, a difference of 7.97 million.
That makes China's figure about 1.2 times Congo's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 22nd and Congo ranks 25th of 248 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 80.17 million | 24.09 million | 56.08 million | China |
| 2010s | 64.51 million | 25.23 million | 39.28 million | China |
| 2020s | 58.87 million | 24.71 million | 34.16 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, China or Congo?
- China, at 45.78 million against 37.82 million in Congo as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between China and Congo?
- 7.97 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Congo?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do China and Congo rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- China ranks 22nd and Congo ranks 25th 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.