Kenya vs Saudi Arabia: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Kenya
4.11 million
in 2026
Saudi Arabia
4.20 million
in 2026
Kenya rank
67th
Saudi Arabia rank
65th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Kenya
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 4.20 million against 4.11 million in Kenya, a difference of 85,070.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Kenya ahead.
Kenya ranks 67th and Saudi Arabia ranks 65th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Kenya averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.37 million | 2.23 million | 4.13 million | Kenya |
| 2010s | 4.88 million | 11.64 million | 6.77 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 4.13 million | 18.51 million | 14.38 million | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Kenya or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 4.20 million against 4.11 million in Kenya as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Kenya and Saudi Arabia?
- 85,070, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Saudi Arabia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Kenya and Saudi Arabia rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Kenya ranks 67th 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.