Germany vs Saudi Arabia: Co2 emissions and gdp per capita
Germany
62,824
in 2025
Saudi Arabia
63,051
in 2025
Germany rank
27th
Saudi Arabia rank
26th
Co2 emissions and gdp per capita over time
- Germany
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 63,051 against 62,824 in Germany, a difference of 227.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Germany ranks 27th and Saudi Arabia ranks 26th of 198 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Saudi Arabia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45,469 | 61,930 | 16,461 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 51,968 | 53,487 | 1,518 | Saudi Arabia |
| 2010s | 59,584 | 58,766 | 818.7 | Germany |
| 2020s | 62,554 | 63,003 | 448.35 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co2 emissions and gdp per capita, Germany or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 63,051 against 62,824 in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in co2 emissions and gdp per capita between Germany and Saudi Arabia?
- 227, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Saudi Arabia?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Germany and Saudi Arabia rank globally for co2 emissions and gdp per capita?
- Germany ranks 27th and Saudi Arabia ranks 26th of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Co2 emissions and gdp per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.