Mexico vs South Africa: Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions total regions

Mexico
709.10 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2023
South Africa
516.46 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2023
Mexico rank
8th
South Africa rank
11th

Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions total regions over time

  • Mexico
  • South Africa
200.0M400.0M600.0M800.0M197019962023

How they compare

Mexico currently reports 709.10 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent against 516.46 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in South Africa, a difference of 192.64 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.

That makes Mexico's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 54 shared years of data; in 1970 it was South Africa ahead.

Mexico ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 11th of 47 countries.

Across the 6 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 5 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico South Africa Difference Ahead
1970s 259.69 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 276.36 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 16.66 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent South Africa
1980s 406.46 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 360.32 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 46.13 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent Mexico
1990s 489.96 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 419.50 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 70.47 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent Mexico
2000s 608.63 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 524.42 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 84.21 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent Mexico
2010s 687.36 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 584.80 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 102.56 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent Mexico
2020s 675.60 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 531.76 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent 143.83 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions total regions, Mexico or South Africa?
Mexico, at 709.10 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent against 516.46 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions total regions between Mexico and South Africa?
192.64 million Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
54 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2023.
How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for greenhouse gas emissions - regions — ghg emissions total regions?
Mexico ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 11th of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions total regions (excl. aviation and shipping). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Greenhouse gas emissions - Regions — GHG emissions total regions (excl. aviation and shipping)
Unit
Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
51 places, 2,754 data points, 1970–2023
Last refreshed

This dataset provides indicators on greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in large (TL2) and small (TL3) regions. Data definition and source GHG are estimated by sector of origin at the subnational level using the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR) (Joint Research Centre). See the methodology. Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Local Data Portal OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.