Guatemala vs Malaysia: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Guatemala
7.51 million
in 2026
Malaysia
8.48 million
in 2026
Guatemala rank
54th
Malaysia rank
52nd
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Guatemala
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 8.48 million against 7.51 million in Guatemala, a difference of 960,870.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.1 times Guatemala's.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Guatemala ahead.
Guatemala ranks 54th and Malaysia ranks 52nd of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 2 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17.91 million | 13.46 million | 4.46 million | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 10.00 million | 10.92 million | 922,454 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 7.82 million | 4.92 million | 2.90 million | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Guatemala or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 8.48 million against 7.51 million in Guatemala as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Guatemala and Malaysia?
- 960,870, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Malaysia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Guatemala and Malaysia rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Guatemala ranks 54th and Malaysia ranks 52nd 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.