Gabon vs Saudi Arabia: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Gabon
4.21 million
in 2026
Saudi Arabia
4.20 million
in 2026
Gabon rank
64th
Saudi Arabia rank
65th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Gabon
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Gabon currently reports 4.21 million against 4.20 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 13,960.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Gabon ahead.
Gabon ranks 64th and Saudi Arabia ranks 65th 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 | 2.72 million | 18.51 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 4.21 million against 4.20 million in Saudi Arabia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Gabon and Saudi Arabia?
- 13,960, 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 64th and Saudi Arabia ranks 65th 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.