China vs Russia: Co2 emissions transport
China
1.05 billion
in 2023
Russia
276.12 million
in 2023
China rank
2nd
Russia rank
4th
Co2 emissions transport over time
- China
- Russia
How they compare
China currently reports 1.05 billion against 276.12 million in Russia, a difference of 772.26 million.
That makes China's figure about 3.8 times Russia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Russia ahead.
China ranks 2nd and Russia ranks 4th of 191 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, China averaged higher in 3 and Russia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 128.89 million | 224.87 million | 95.97 million | Russia |
| 2000s | 378.83 million | 216.75 million | 162.07 million | China |
| 2010s | 791.62 million | 245.86 million | 545.76 million | China |
| 2020s | 1.04 billion | 263.21 million | 780.89 million | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co2 emissions transport, China or Russia?
- China, at 1.05 billion against 276.12 million in Russia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in co2 emissions transport between China and Russia?
- 772.26 million, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Russia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do China and Russia rank globally for co2 emissions transport?
- China ranks 2nd and Russia ranks 4th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Co2 emissions transport. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.