Belgium vs Ireland: Co2 emissions and gdp
Belgium
758.16 billion
in 2025
Ireland
720.31 billion
in 2025
Belgium rank
38th
Ireland rank
40th
Co2 emissions and gdp over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 758.16 billion against 720.31 billion in Ireland, a difference of 37.86 billion.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.1 times Ireland's.
Across all 36 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 38th and Ireland ranks 40th of 198 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 448.75 billion | 132.90 billion | 315.85 billion | Belgium |
| 2000s | 562.97 billion | 250.93 billion | 312.04 billion | Belgium |
| 2010s | 647.35 billion | 352.28 billion | 295.07 billion | Belgium |
| 2020s | 724.54 billion | 622.85 billion | 101.69 billion | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co2 emissions and gdp, Belgium or Ireland?
- Belgium, at 758.16 billion against 720.31 billion in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in co2 emissions and gdp between Belgium and Ireland?
- 37.86 billion, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for co2 emissions and gdp?
- Belgium ranks 38th and Ireland ranks 40th of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Co2 emissions and gdp. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.