Africa vs Viet Nam: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes)

Africa
1,226
in 2023
Viet Nam
292.88
in 2023
Africa rank
19th
Viet Nam rank
21st

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes) over time

  • Africa
  • Viet Nam
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How they compare

Africa currently reports 1,226 against 292.88 in Viet Nam, a difference of 933.12.

That makes Africa's figure about 4.2 times Viet Nam's.

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

Africa ranks 19th and Viet Nam ranks 21st of 36 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa Viet Nam Difference Ahead
2000s 820.93 74.81 746.11 Africa
2010s 1,129 171.1 957.78 Africa
2020s 1,213 288.27 924.68 Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, Africa or Viet Nam?
Africa, at 1,226 against 292.88 in Viet Nam as of 2023.
What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between Africa and Viet Nam?
933.12, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Viet Nam?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Africa and Viet Nam rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
Africa ranks 19th and Viet Nam ranks 21st 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of 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