Saudi Arabia vs Zimbabwe: Greenhouse gas emissions by sector
Saudi Arabia
12.12 million tonnes
in 2023
Zimbabwe
12.10 million tonnes
in 2023
Saudi Arabia rank
74th
Zimbabwe rank
75th
Greenhouse gas emissions by sector over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 12.12 million tonnes against 12.10 million tonnes in Zimbabwe, a difference of 20,000 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Zimbabwe ahead.
Saudi Arabia ranks 74th and Zimbabwe ranks 75th of 193 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Saudi Arabia averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.42 million tonnes | 11.48 million tonnes | 6.06 million tonnes | Zimbabwe |
| 2000s | 5.74 million tonnes | 11.81 million tonnes | 6.06 million tonnes | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 6.13 million tonnes | 11.81 million tonnes | 5.68 million tonnes | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 11.69 million tonnes | 11.50 million tonnes | 187,500 tonnes | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher greenhouse gas emissions by sector, Saudi Arabia or Zimbabwe?
- Saudi Arabia, at 12.12 million tonnes against 12.10 million tonnes in Zimbabwe as of 2023.
- What is the difference in greenhouse gas emissions by sector between Saudi Arabia and Zimbabwe?
- 20,000 tonnes, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Zimbabwe?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Zimbabwe rank globally for greenhouse gas emissions by sector?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 74th and Zimbabwe ranks 75th 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.