South Africa vs Uganda: Ghg emissions by sector
South Africa
31.49 million
in 2023
Uganda
30.77 million
in 2023
South Africa rank
41st
Uganda rank
43rd
Ghg emissions by sector over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 31.49 million against 30.77 million in Uganda, a difference of 720,000.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 41st and Uganda ranks 43rd of 191 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 32.66 million | 11.95 million | 20.71 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 32.55 million | 16.61 million | 15.94 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 31.52 million | 27.16 million | 4.36 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 31.09 million | 30.78 million | 307,500 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher ghg emissions by sector, South Africa or Uganda?
- South Africa, at 31.49 million against 30.77 million in Uganda as of 2023.
- What is the difference in ghg emissions by sector between South Africa and Uganda?
- 720,000, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for ghg emissions by sector?
- South Africa ranks 41st and Uganda ranks 43rd of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Ghg emissions by sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.