Solomon Islands vs United Arab Emirates: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector
Solomon Islands
20,000 tonnes
in 2023
United Arab Emirates
10,000 tonnes
in 2023
Solomon Islands rank
131st
United Arab Emirates rank
134th
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector over time
- Solomon Islands
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Solomon Islands currently reports 20,000 tonnes against 10,000 tonnes in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 10,000 tonnes.
That makes Solomon Islands's figure about 2.0 times United Arab Emirates's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Solomon Islands ahead.
Solomon Islands ranks 131st and United Arab Emirates ranks 134th of 179 countries.
Solomon Islands has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Solomon Islands | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10,000 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 2000s | 10,000 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | 4,000 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 2010s | 15,000 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 5,000 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
| 2020s | 17,500 tonnes | 10,000 tonnes | 7,500 tonnes | Solomon Islands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher greenhouse gas emissions by sector, Solomon Islands or United Arab Emirates?
- Solomon Islands, at 20,000 tonnes against 10,000 tonnes in United Arab Emirates as of 2023.
- What is the difference in greenhouse gas emissions by sector between Solomon Islands and United Arab Emirates?
- 10,000 tonnes, with Solomon Islands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Solomon Islands and United Arab Emirates?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Solomon Islands and United Arab Emirates rank globally for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Solomon Islands ranks 131st and United Arab Emirates ranks 134th of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Climate Watch (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Greenhouse gas emissions by sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.