Niger vs Spain: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector
Niger
36.45 million tonnes
in 2023
Spain
38.13 million tonnes
in 2023
Niger rank
35th
Spain rank
34th
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector over time
- Niger
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 38.13 million tonnes against 36.45 million tonnes in Niger, a difference of 1.68 million tonnes.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 35th and Spain ranks 34th of 193 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.32 million tonnes | 39.55 million tonnes | 27.23 million tonnes | Spain |
| 2000s | 18.60 million tonnes | 42.87 million tonnes | 24.27 million tonnes | Spain |
| 2010s | 27.02 million tonnes | 40.59 million tonnes | 13.56 million tonnes | Spain |
| 2020s | 36.35 million tonnes | 40.80 million tonnes | 4.45 million tonnes | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher greenhouse gas emissions by sector, Niger or Spain?
- Spain, at 38.13 million tonnes against 36.45 million tonnes in Niger as of 2023.
- What is the difference in greenhouse gas emissions by sector between Niger and Spain?
- 1.68 million tonnes, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Spain?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Niger and Spain rank globally for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Niger ranks 35th and Spain ranks 34th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Climate Watch (2026) β 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.