Iran vs Saudi Arabia: Co2 emissions transport
Iran
148.49 million
in 2023
Saudi Arabia
142.97 million
in 2023
Iran rank
9th
Saudi Arabia rank
11th
Co2 emissions transport over time
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
How they compare
Iran currently reports 148.49 million against 142.97 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 5.52 million.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.
Iran ranks 9th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th of 191 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 3 and Saudi Arabia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Saudi Arabia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54.40 million | 55.88 million | 1.48 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 99.88 million | 77.99 million | 21.89 million | Iran |
| 2010s | 132.58 million | 132.32 million | 256,000 | Iran |
| 2020s | 145.03 million | 132.75 million | 12.28 million | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher co2 emissions transport, Iran or Saudi Arabia?
- Iran, at 148.49 million against 142.97 million in Saudi Arabia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in co2 emissions transport between Iran and Saudi Arabia?
- 5.52 million, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Saudi Arabia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Iran and Saudi Arabia rank globally for co2 emissions transport?
- Iran ranks 9th and Saudi Arabia ranks 11th 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.