Liberia vs Spain: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Liberia
8.93 million
in 2026
Spain
11.40 million
in 2026
Liberia rank
51st
Spain rank
48th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Liberia
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 11.40 million against 8.93 million in Liberia, a difference of 2.46 million.
That makes Spain's figure about 1.3 times Liberia's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Liberia ahead.
Liberia ranks 51st and Spain ranks 48th of 248 countries.
Liberia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Liberia | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.42 million | 5.68 million | 5.73 million | Liberia |
| 2010s | 14.20 million | 4.16 million | 10.04 million | Liberia |
| 2020s | 12.56 million | 7.97 million | 4.59 million | Liberia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Liberia or Spain?
- Spain, at 11.40 million against 8.93 million in Liberia as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Liberia and Spain?
- 2.46 million, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Liberia and Spain?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Liberia and Spain rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Liberia ranks 51st and Spain ranks 48th 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.