Norway vs Taiwan: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Norway
117,386
in 2026
Taiwan
122,470
in 2026
Norway rank
126th
Taiwan rank
124th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Norway
- Taiwan
How they compare
Taiwan currently reports 122,470 against 117,386 in Norway, a difference of 5,084.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Taiwan ahead.
Norway ranks 126th and Taiwan ranks 124th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Norway averaged higher in 1 and Taiwan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Norway | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 432,146 | 312,618 | 119,528 | Norway |
| 2010s | 147,024 | 365,897 | 218,873 | Taiwan |
| 2020s | 216,544 | 543,757 | 327,213 | Taiwan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Norway or Taiwan?
- Taiwan, at 122,470 against 117,386 in Norway as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Norway and Taiwan?
- 5,084, with Taiwan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Taiwan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Norway and Taiwan rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Norway ranks 126th and Taiwan ranks 124th 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.