Malaysia vs South Africa: Consumption co2 emissions
Malaysia
286.51 million
in 2023
South Africa
325.38 million
in 2023
Malaysia rank
22nd
South Africa rank
19th
Consumption co2 emissions over time
- Malaysia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 325.38 million against 286.51 million in Malaysia, a difference of 38.87 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 19th of 120 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 92.64 million | 346.21 million | 253.57 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 139.09 million | 307.63 million | 168.54 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 238.01 million | 354.74 million | 116.73 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 276.85 million | 326.77 million | 49.92 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher consumption co2 emissions, Malaysia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 325.38 million against 286.51 million in Malaysia as of 2023.
- What is the difference in consumption co2 emissions between Malaysia and South Africa?
- 38.87 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and South Africa?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Malaysia and South Africa rank globally for consumption co2 emissions?
- Malaysia ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 19th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Consumption co2 emissions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.