South Korea vs Romania: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector
South Korea
15.37 million tonnes
in 2023
Romania
14.83 million tonnes
in 2023
South Korea rank
64th
Romania rank
65th
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector over time
- South Korea
- Romania
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 15.37 million tonnes against 14.83 million tonnes in Romania, a difference of 540,000 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Romania ahead.
South Korea ranks 64th and Romania ranks 65th of 193 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 1 and Romania in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Romania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16.15 million tonnes | 21.98 million tonnes | 5.83 million tonnes | Romania |
| 2000s | 14.46 million tonnes | 16.92 million tonnes | 2.46 million tonnes | Romania |
| 2010s | 14.70 million tonnes | 15.65 million tonnes | 947,000 tonnes | Romania |
| 2020s | 15.44 million tonnes | 15.26 million tonnes | 182,500 tonnes | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher greenhouse gas emissions by sector, South Korea or Romania?
- South Korea, at 15.37 million tonnes against 14.83 million tonnes in Romania as of 2023.
- What is the difference in greenhouse gas emissions by sector between South Korea and Romania?
- 540,000 tonnes, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Romania?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Romania rank globally for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- South Korea ranks 64th and Romania ranks 65th of 193 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.