Australia and New Zealand vs South America: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion

Australia and New Zealand
383.76
in 2023
South America
940.56
in 2023
Australia and New Zealand rank
18th
South America rank
21st

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion over time

  • Australia and New Zealand
  • South America
4006008001.0k200020112023

How they compare

South America currently reports 940.56 against 383.76 in Australia and New Zealand, a difference of 556.8.

That makes South America's figure about 2.5 times Australia and New Zealand's.

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

Australia and New Zealand ranks 18th and South America ranks 21st of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia and New Zealand South America Difference Ahead
2000s 394.09 772.12 378.02 South America
2010s 416.48 1,005 588.81 South America
2020s 389.78 921.76 531.98 South America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, Australia and New Zealand or South America?
South America, at 940.56 against 383.76 in Australia and New Zealand as of 2023.
What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between Australia and New Zealand and South America?
556.8, with South America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and South America?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Australia and New Zealand and South America rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
Australia and New Zealand ranks 18th and South America ranks 21st of 160 countries.
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