South Africa vs Taiwan: Consumption co2 emissions
South Africa
325.38 million
in 2023
Taiwan
294.80 million
in 2023
South Africa rank
19th
Taiwan rank
21st
Consumption co2 emissions over time
- South Africa
- Taiwan
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 325.38 million against 294.80 million in Taiwan, a difference of 30.58 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Taiwan's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 19th and Taiwan ranks 21st of 120 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Taiwan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 346.21 million | 145.49 million | 200.72 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 307.63 million | 280.65 million | 26.98 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 354.74 million | 288.10 million | 66.64 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 326.77 million | 290.10 million | 36.67 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher consumption co2 emissions, South Africa or Taiwan?
- South Africa, at 325.38 million against 294.80 million in Taiwan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in consumption co2 emissions between South Africa and Taiwan?
- 30.58 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Taiwan?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Taiwan rank globally for consumption co2 emissions?
- South Africa ranks 19th and Taiwan ranks 21st 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.