Mexico vs Venezuela: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Mexico
55.81 million
in 2026
Venezuela
59.70 million
in 2026
Mexico rank
15th
Venezuela rank
14th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Mexico
- Venezuela
How they compare
Venezuela currently reports 59.70 million against 55.81 million in Mexico, a difference of 3.89 million.
That makes Venezuela's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 9 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 15th and Venezuela ranks 14th of 248 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Venezuela | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 76.09 million | 54.78 million | 21.31 million | Mexico |
| 2010s | 84.74 million | 64.01 million | 20.73 million | Mexico |
| 2020s | 85.76 million | 77.01 million | 8.75 million | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Mexico or Venezuela?
- Venezuela, at 59.70 million against 55.81 million in Mexico as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Mexico and Venezuela?
- 3.89 million, with Venezuela ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Venezuela?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Mexico and Venezuela rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Mexico ranks 15th and Venezuela ranks 14th 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.