South America vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion

South America
940.56
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
289.02
in 2023
South America rank
21st
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
23rd

Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion over time

  • South America
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
2004006008001.0k200020112023

How they compare

South America currently reports 940.56 against 289.02 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 651.54.

That makes South America's figure about 3.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.

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

South America ranks 21st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd of 37 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South America United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 772.12 519.75 252.36 South America
2010s 1,005 404.7 600.6 South America
2020s 921.76 304.37 617.39 South America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion, South America or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
South America, at 940.56 against 289.02 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between South America and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
651.54, with South America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South America and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do South America and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
South America ranks 21st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd of 37 groups.
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