Africa vs South Africa: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes)
Africa
1,226
in 2023
South Africa
364.68
in 2023
Africa rank
19th
South Africa rank
19th
Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes) over time
- Africa
- South Africa
How they compare
Africa currently reports 1,226 against 364.68 in South Africa, a difference of 861.32.
That makes Africa's figure about 3.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.
Africa ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 19th of 36 groups.
Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 820.93 | 360.56 | 460.36 | Africa |
| 2010s | 1,129 | 426.82 | 702.06 | Africa |
| 2020s | 1,213 | 390.55 | 822.41 | Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, Africa or South Africa?
- Africa, at 1,226 against 364.68 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between Africa and South Africa?
- 861.32, with Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Africa and South Africa rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
- Africa ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 19th of 36 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.