Europe vs Republic of Korea: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion

Europe
4,576
in 2023
Republic of Korea
550.9
in 2023
Europe rank
10th
Republic of Korea rank
9th

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion over time

  • Europe
  • Republic of Korea
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How they compare

Europe currently reports 4,576 against 550.9 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 4,025.

That makes Europe's figure about 8.3 times Republic of Korea's.

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

Europe ranks 10th and Republic of Korea ranks 9th of 37 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe Republic of Korea Difference Ahead
2000s 5,844 464.56 5,379 Europe
2010s 5,291 596.36 4,695 Europe
2020s 4,716 568.96 4,147 Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, Europe or Republic of Korea?
Europe, at 4,576 against 550.9 in Republic of Korea as of 2023.
What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between Europe and Republic of Korea?
4,025, with Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Republic of Korea?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Europe and Republic of Korea rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
Europe ranks 10th and Republic of Korea ranks 9th 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)
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