Africa vs Poland: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion

Africa
1,226 million tonnes
in 2023
Poland
258.26 million tonnes
in 2023
Africa rank
19th
Poland rank
27th

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion over time

  • Africa
  • Poland
2004006008001.0k1.2k200020112023

How they compare

Africa currently reports 1,226 million tonnes against 258.26 million tonnes in Poland, a difference of 967.74 million tonnes.

That makes Africa's figure about 4.7 times Poland's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.

Africa ranks 19th and Poland ranks 27th of 37 groups.

Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Poland Difference Ahead
2000s 820.93 million tonnes 295.44 million tonnes 525.49 million tonnes Africa
2010s 1,129 million tonnes 295.2 million tonnes 833.68 million tonnes Africa
2020s 1,213 million tonnes 278.79 million tonnes 934.16 million tonnes Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, Africa or Poland?
Africa, at 1,226 million tonnes against 258.26 million tonnes in Poland as of 2023.
What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between Africa and Poland?
967.74 million tonnes, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Poland?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Africa and Poland rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
Africa ranks 19th and Poland ranks 27th of 37 groups.
Where does this data come from?
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes)
Unit
million tonnes
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
197 places, 4,711 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed