Iran vs South Africa: Carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), Millions of Metric

Iran
889
in 2023
South Africa
846.71
in 2023
Iran rank
47th
South Africa rank
49th

Carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), Millions of Metric over time

  • Iran
  • South Africa
0200400600800199220072023

How they compare

Iran currently reports 889 against 846.71 in South Africa, a difference of 42.29.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 32 shared years of data; in 1992 it was South Africa ahead.

Iran ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 49th of 198 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 742.82 891.79 148.97 South Africa
2000s 822.21 877.09 54.89 South Africa
2010s 888.77 860.77 28 Iran
2020s 889 849.18 39.82 Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), millions of metric, Iran or South Africa?
Iran, at 889 against 846.71 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), millions of metric between Iran and South Africa?
42.29, with Iran ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and South Africa?
32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2023.
How do Iran and South Africa rank globally for carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), millions of metric?
Iran ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 49th of 198 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), Millions of Metric Tonnes (Not Applicable). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Carbon stocks in living biomass (in forests), Millions of Metric Tonnes (Not Applicable)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
209 places, 6,654 data points, 1992–2023
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