Mexico vs United States of America: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion

Mexico
435.8
in 2023
United States of America
4,413
in 2023
Mexico rank
14th
United States of America rank
11th

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion over time

  • Mexico
  • United States of America
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How they compare

United States of America currently reports 4,413 against 435.8 in Mexico, a difference of 3,977.

That makes United States of America's figure about 10.1 times Mexico's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.

Mexico ranks 14th and United States of America ranks 11th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico United States of America Difference Ahead
2000s 404.09 5,590 5,186 United States of America
2010s 447.7 4,965 4,517 United States of America
2020s 405.63 4,457 4,051 United States of America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, Mexico or United States of America?
United States of America, at 4,413 against 435.8 in Mexico as of 2023.
What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between Mexico and United States of America?
3,977, with United States of America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and United States of America?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Mexico and United States of America rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
Mexico ranks 14th and United States of America ranks 11th 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