Philippines vs South Africa: Co2 emissions and gdp
Philippines
1.26 trillion
in 2025
South Africa
880.05 billion
in 2025
Philippines rank
30th
South Africa rank
32nd
Co2 emissions and gdp over time
- Philippines
- South Africa
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 1.26 trillion against 880.05 billion in South Africa, a difference of 375.12 billion.
That makes Philippines's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 36 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Africa ahead.
Philippines ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 198 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Philippines averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 315.27 billion | 461.23 billion | 145.97 billion | South Africa |
| 2000s | 466.90 billion | 628.10 billion | 161.21 billion | South Africa |
| 2010s | 802.13 billion | 810.99 billion | 8.87 billion | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.10 trillion | 853.15 billion | 250.51 billion | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co2 emissions and gdp, Philippines or South Africa?
- Philippines, at 1.26 trillion against 880.05 billion in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in co2 emissions and gdp between Philippines and South Africa?
- 375.12 billion, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and South Africa?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and South Africa rank globally for co2 emissions and gdp?
- Philippines ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 32nd 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.