South Sudan vs Uzbekistan: emissions of air pollutants
South Sudan
859,132 tonnes
in 2022
Uzbekistan
867,112 tonnes
in 2022
South Sudan rank
59th
Uzbekistan rank
58th
emissions of air pollutants over time
- South Sudan
- Uzbekistan
How they compare
Uzbekistan currently reports 867,112 tonnes against 859,132 tonnes in South Sudan, a difference of 7,980 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 273 shared years of data; in 1750 it was Uzbekistan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 59th and Uzbekistan ranks 58th of 220 countries.
Across the 28 decades both report, South Sudan averaged higher in 1 and Uzbekistan in 27.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Uzbekistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1750s | 106,167 tonnes | 138,581 tonnes | 32,414 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1760s | 107,176 tonnes | 142,946 tonnes | 35,769 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1770s | 108,189 tonnes | 147,367 tonnes | 39,178 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1780s | 109,204 tonnes | 151,834 tonnes | 42,630 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1790s | 110,222 tonnes | 156,332 tonnes | 46,110 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1800s | 111,241 tonnes | 160,843 tonnes | 49,603 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1810s | 113,231 tonnes | 163,567 tonnes | 50,336 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1820s | 116,442 tonnes | 164,044 tonnes | 47,603 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1830s | 119,732 tonnes | 164,357 tonnes | 44,625 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1840s | 123,102 tonnes | 164,474 tonnes | 41,372 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1850s | 126,407 tonnes | 166,820 tonnes | 40,413 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1860s | 131,672 tonnes | 172,488 tonnes | 40,816 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1870s | 143,858 tonnes | 179,523 tonnes | 35,665 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1880s | 149,527 tonnes | 188,931 tonnes | 39,404 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1890s | 155,123 tonnes | 203,481 tonnes | 48,358 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1900s | 161,369 tonnes | 220,582 tonnes | 59,213 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1910s | 171,444 tonnes | 229,491 tonnes | 58,047 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1920s | 189,412 tonnes | 242,755 tonnes | 53,343 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1930s | 210,643 tonnes | 376,537 tonnes | 165,894 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1940s | 240,372 tonnes | 452,447 tonnes | 212,075 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1950s | 286,455 tonnes | 557,153 tonnes | 270,697 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1960s | 353,487 tonnes | 713,642 tonnes | 360,155 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1970s | 427,072 tonnes | 1.22 million tonnes | 797,799 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1980s | 517,563 tonnes | 1.55 million tonnes | 1.03 million tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 1990s | 501,574 tonnes | 1.15 million tonnes | 650,176 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 2000s | 554,947 tonnes | 952,977 tonnes | 398,030 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
| 2010s | 731,380 tonnes | 709,840 tonnes | 21,540 tonnes | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 848,174 tonnes | 852,956 tonnes | 4,782 tonnes | Uzbekistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher emissions of air pollutants, South Sudan or Uzbekistan?
- Uzbekistan, at 867,112 tonnes against 859,132 tonnes in South Sudan as of 2022.
- What is the difference in emissions of air pollutants between South Sudan and Uzbekistan?
- 7,980 tonnes, with Uzbekistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Uzbekistan?
- 273 years are reported by both, from 1750 to 2022.
- How do South Sudan and Uzbekistan rank globally for emissions of air pollutants?
- South Sudan ranks 59th and Uzbekistan ranks 58th of 220 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Hoesly et al. (2024) – Community Emissions Data System (CEDS) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as emissions of air pollutants. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a pollutant produced from the incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels such as oil, gas, wood, and coal. CO is a harmful gas that contributes to both outdoor and indoor air pollution.