Ireland vs South Korea: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Ireland
232,863
in 2026
South Korea
224,556
in 2026
Ireland rank
110th
South Korea rank
112th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Ireland
- South Korea
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 232,863 against 224,556 in South Korea, a difference of 8,307.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was South Korea ahead.
Ireland ranks 110th and South Korea ranks 112th of 248 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97,757 | 696,087 | 598,330 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 137,256 | 808,616 | 671,359 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 63,794 | 1.41 million | 1.35 million | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Ireland or South Korea?
- Ireland, at 232,863 against 224,556 in South Korea as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Ireland and South Korea?
- 8,307, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and South Korea?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Ireland and South Korea rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Ireland ranks 110th and South Korea ranks 112th 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.