Saudi Arabia vs Ukraine: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Saudi Arabia
2.70 million
in 2026
Ukraine
2.52 million
in 2026
Saudi Arabia rank
68th
Ukraine rank
71st
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Ukraine
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 2.70 million against 2.52 million in Ukraine, a difference of 175,630.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.1 times Ukraine's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Ukraine ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 68th and Ukraine ranks 71st of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 2 and Ukraine in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.23 million | 6.86 million | 4.63 million | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 11.64 million | 6.71 million | 4.93 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 18.30 million | 5.08 million | 13.21 million | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Saudi Arabia or Ukraine?
- Saudi Arabia, at 2.70 million against 2.52 million in Ukraine as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Saudi Arabia and Ukraine?
- 175,630, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Ukraine?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Ukraine rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 68th and Ukraine ranks 71st 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.