Gabon vs Saudi Arabia: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Gabon
2.78 million
in 2026
Saudi Arabia
2.70 million
in 2026
Gabon rank
67th
Saudi Arabia rank
68th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Gabon
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 2.78 million against 2.70 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 77,770.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Gabon ahead.
Gabon ranks 67th and Saudi Arabia ranks 68th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Gabon averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.88 million | 2.23 million | 643,427 | Gabon |
| 2010s | 2.86 million | 11.64 million | 8.78 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 2.52 million | 18.30 million | 15.78 million | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Gabon or Saudi Arabia?
- Gabon, at 2.78 million against 2.70 million in Saudi Arabia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Gabon and Saudi Arabia?
- 77,770, with Gabon ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Saudi Arabia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Gabon and Saudi Arabia rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Gabon ranks 67th and Saudi Arabia ranks 68th 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.