South America vs Vietnam: Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes)
South America
940.56
in 2023
Vietnam
292.88
in 2023
South America rank
21st
Vietnam rank
21st
Carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion (millions of tonnes) over time
- South America
- Vietnam
How they compare
South America currently reports 940.56 against 292.88 in Vietnam, a difference of 647.68.
That makes South America's figure about 3.2 times Vietnam's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.
South America ranks 21st and Vietnam ranks 21st of 36 groups.
South America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South America | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 772.12 | 74.81 | 697.3 | South America |
| 2010s | 1,005 | 171.1 | 834.2 | South America |
| 2020s | 921.76 | 288.27 | 633.49 | 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 Vietnam?
- South America, at 940.56 against 292.88 in Vietnam as of 2023.
- What is the difference in carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion between South America and Vietnam?
- 647.68, with South America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South America and Vietnam?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South America and Vietnam rank globally for carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion?
- South America ranks 21st and Vietnam ranks 21st of 36 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.