Germany vs Saudi Arabia: CO₂ emissions from transport
Germany
136.93 million tonnes
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
142.97 million tonnes
in 2023
Germany rank
12th
Saudi Arabia rank
11th
CO₂ emissions from transport over time
- Germany
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 142.97 million tonnes against 136.93 million tonnes in Germany, a difference of 6.04 million tonnes.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 12th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th of 191 countries.
Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 167.61 million tonnes | 55.88 million tonnes | 111.73 million tonnes | Germany |
| 2000s | 159.16 million tonnes | 77.99 million tonnes | 81.17 million tonnes | Germany |
| 2010s | 155.33 million tonnes | 132.32 million tonnes | 23.01 million tonnes | Germany |
| 2020s | 140.12 million tonnes | 132.75 million tonnes | 7.37 million tonnes | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co₂ emissions from transport, Germany or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia, at 142.97 million tonnes against 136.93 million tonnes in Germany as of 2023.
- What is the difference in co₂ emissions from transport between Germany and Saudi Arabia?
- 6.04 million tonnes, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Saudi Arabia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Germany and Saudi Arabia rank globally for co₂ emissions from transport?
- Germany ranks 12th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as CO₂ emissions from transport. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes.