France vs Nicaragua: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
France
4.73 million
in 2026
Nicaragua
4.41 million
in 2026
France rank
56th
Nicaragua rank
57th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- France
- Nicaragua
How they compare
France currently reports 4.73 million against 4.41 million in Nicaragua, a difference of 318,170.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times Nicaragua's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Nicaragua ahead.
France ranks 56th and Nicaragua ranks 57th of 248 countries.
Nicaragua has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Nicaragua | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.11 million | 5.75 million | 3.64 million | Nicaragua |
| 2010s | 1.51 million | 5.15 million | 3.64 million | Nicaragua |
| 2020s | 2.26 million | 5.19 million | 2.93 million | Nicaragua |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, France or Nicaragua?
- France, at 4.73 million against 4.41 million in Nicaragua as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between France and Nicaragua?
- 318,170, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Nicaragua?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do France and Nicaragua rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- France ranks 56th and Nicaragua ranks 57th 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.