Mexico vs South Africa: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion

Mexico
435.8
in 2023
South Africa
364.68
in 2023
Mexico rank
14th
South Africa rank
19th

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion over time

  • Mexico
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Mexico currently reports 435.8 against 364.68 in South Africa, a difference of 71.12.

That makes Mexico's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Mexico ahead.

Mexico ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 19th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 404.09 360.56 43.53 Mexico
2010s 447.7 426.82 20.88 Mexico
2020s 405.63 390.55 15.08 Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, Mexico or South Africa?
Mexico, at 435.8 against 364.68 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between Mexico and South Africa?
71.12, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
Mexico ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 19th 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