Belgium vs South Africa: Cumulative co2 flaring
Belgium
3.59 million
in 2024
South Africa
4.21 million
in 2024
Belgium rank
82nd
South Africa rank
80th
Cumulative co2 flaring over time
- Belgium
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4.21 million against 3.59 million in Belgium, a difference of 626,940.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Belgium's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 31 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 82nd and South Africa ranks 80th of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 650,981 | 521,138 | 129,843 | Belgium |
| 2000s | 1.64 million | 2.37 million | 732,049 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2.68 million | 3.80 million | 1.12 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3.42 million | 4.16 million | 738,778 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cumulative co2 flaring, Belgium or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 4.21 million against 3.59 million in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in cumulative co2 flaring between Belgium and South Africa?
- 626,940, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and South Africa?
- 31 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and South Africa rank globally for cumulative co2 flaring?
- Belgium ranks 82nd and South Africa ranks 80th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Cumulative co2 flaring. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.