South Korea vs Saudi Arabia: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes)
South Korea
550.9
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
534.68
in 2023
South Korea rank
9th
Saudi Arabia rank
12th
Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes) over time
- South Korea
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 550.9 against 534.68 in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 16.22.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 9th and Saudi Arabia ranks 12th of 161 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 464.56 | 297.22 | 167.34 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 596.36 | 487.21 | 109.15 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 568.96 | 514.86 | 54.1 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, South Korea or Saudi Arabia?
- South Korea, at 550.9 against 534.68 in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 16.22, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Saudi Arabia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Saudi Arabia rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
- South Korea ranks 9th and Saudi Arabia ranks 12th of 161 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.