South Africa vs Viet Nam: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion

South Africa
364.68
in 2023
Viet Nam
292.88
in 2023
South Africa rank
19th
Viet Nam rank
21st

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion over time

  • South Africa
  • Viet Nam
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 364.68 against 292.88 in Viet Nam, a difference of 71.8.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Viet Nam's.

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

South Africa ranks 19th and Viet Nam ranks 21st of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Viet Nam Difference Ahead
2000s 360.56 74.81 285.75 South Africa
2010s 426.82 171.1 255.72 South Africa
2020s 390.55 288.27 102.27 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, South Africa or Viet Nam?
South Africa, at 364.68 against 292.88 in Viet Nam as of 2023.
What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between South Africa and Viet Nam?
71.8, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Viet Nam?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do South Africa and Viet Nam rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
South Africa ranks 19th and Viet Nam 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