South Africa vs Spain: Emissions from food
South Africa
99.33 million
in 2015
Spain
97.05 million
in 2015
South Africa rank
39th
Spain rank
41st
Emissions from food over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 99.33 million against 97.05 million in Spain, a difference of 2.28 million.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Spain ahead.
South Africa ranks 39th and Spain ranks 41st of 210 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Spain in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 78.90 million | 85.75 million | 6.85 million | Spain |
| 2000s | 87.80 million | 107.51 million | 19.72 million | Spain |
| 2010s | 98.07 million | 96.65 million | 1.42 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher emissions from food, South Africa or Spain?
- South Africa, at 99.33 million against 97.05 million in Spain as of 2015.
- What is the difference in emissions from food between South Africa and Spain?
- 2.28 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2015.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for emissions from food?
- South Africa ranks 39th and Spain ranks 41st of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Emissions from food. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.