South Africa vs Western Europe: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion
South Africa
364.68
in 2023
Western Europe
1,091
in 2023
South Africa rank
19th
Western Europe rank
20th
Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion over time
- South Africa
- Western Europe
How they compare
Western Europe currently reports 1,091 against 364.68 in South Africa, a difference of 726.32.
That makes Western Europe's figure about 3.0 times South Africa's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Western Europe has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 19th and Western Europe ranks 20th of 160 countries.
Western Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Western Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 360.56 | 1,550 | 1,189 | Western Europe |
| 2010s | 426.82 | 1,402 | 974.8 | Western Europe |
| 2020s | 390.55 | 1,171 | 780.62 | Western Europe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, South Africa or Western Europe?
- Western Europe, at 1,091 against 364.68 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between South Africa and Western Europe?
- 726.32, with Western Europe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Western Europe?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Western Europe rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
- South Africa ranks 19th and Western Europe ranks 20th 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.