Singapore vs South Africa: Co2 emissions and gdp
Singapore
853.08 billion
in 2025
South Africa
880.05 billion
in 2025
Singapore rank
33rd
South Africa rank
32nd
Co2 emissions and gdp over time
- Singapore
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 880.05 billion against 853.08 billion in Singapore, a difference of 26.97 billion.
Across all 36 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Singapore ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 32nd of 198 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Singapore | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 200.39 billion | 461.23 billion | 260.85 billion | South Africa |
| 2000s | 347.13 billion | 628.10 billion | 280.98 billion | South Africa |
| 2010s | 597.76 billion | 810.99 billion | 213.24 billion | South Africa |
| 2020s | 765.10 billion | 853.15 billion | 88.05 billion | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co2 emissions and gdp, Singapore or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 880.05 billion against 853.08 billion in Singapore as of 2025.
- What is the difference in co2 emissions and gdp between Singapore and South Africa?
- 26.97 billion, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Singapore and South Africa?
- 36 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2025.
- How do Singapore and South Africa rank globally for co2 emissions and gdp?
- Singapore ranks 33rd 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.