Spain vs Vietnam: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Spain
11.40 million
in 2026
Vietnam
12.99 million
in 2026
Spain rank
48th
Vietnam rank
46th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Spain
- Vietnam
How they compare
Vietnam currently reports 12.99 million against 11.40 million in Spain, a difference of 1.59 million.
That makes Vietnam's figure about 1.1 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Vietnam ahead.
Spain ranks 48th and Vietnam ranks 46th of 248 countries.
Vietnam has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Spain | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.68 million | 20.54 million | 14.86 million | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 4.16 million | 17.68 million | 13.51 million | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 7.97 million | 11.83 million | 3.86 million | Vietnam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Spain or Vietnam?
- Vietnam, at 12.99 million against 11.40 million in Spain as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Spain and Vietnam?
- 1.59 million, with Vietnam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and Vietnam?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Spain and Vietnam rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Spain ranks 48th and Vietnam ranks 46th 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.