Iran vs South Korea: Co2 emissions by fuel line
Iran
213.73 million
in 2024
South Korea
176.14 million
in 2024
Iran rank
12th
South Korea rank
13th
Co2 emissions by fuel line over time
- Iran
- South Korea
How they compare
Iran currently reports 213.73 million against 176.14 million in South Korea, a difference of 37.59 million.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.2 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 112 shared years of data; in 1911 it was Iran ahead.
Iran ranks 12th and South Korea ranks 13th of 215 countries.
Across the 12 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 11 and South Korea in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.70 million | 0 | 1.70 million | Iran |
| 1920s | 12.77 million | 0 | 12.77 million | Iran |
| 1930s | 24.43 million | 0 | 24.43 million | Iran |
| 1940s | 39.58 million | 0 | 39.58 million | Iran |
| 1950s | 7.03 million | 1.17 million | 5.87 million | Iran |
| 1960s | 24.74 million | 7.15 million | 17.59 million | Iran |
| 1970s | 63.48 million | 48.30 million | 15.19 million | Iran |
| 1980s | 103.70 million | 79.03 million | 24.67 million | Iran |
| 1990s | 158.90 million | 194.84 million | 35.94 million | South Korea |
| 2000s | 223.59 million | 193.72 million | 29.87 million | Iran |
| 2010s | 229.32 million | 173.60 million | 55.71 million | Iran |
| 2020s | 214.47 million | 171.34 million | 43.12 million | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co2 emissions by fuel line, Iran or South Korea?
- Iran, at 213.73 million against 176.14 million in South Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in co2 emissions by fuel line between Iran and South Korea?
- 37.59 million, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and South Korea?
- 112 years are reported by both, from 1911 to 2024.
- How do Iran and South Korea rank globally for co2 emissions by fuel line?
- Iran ranks 12th and South Korea ranks 13th of 215 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Co2 emissions by fuel line. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.