Cambodia vs South Sudan: Methane emissions by sector
Cambodia
1.07 million
in 2023
South Sudan
880,000
in 2023
Cambodia rank
16th
South Sudan rank
19th
Methane emissions by sector over time
- Cambodia
- South Sudan
How they compare
Cambodia currently reports 1.07 million against 880,000 in South Sudan, a difference of 190,000.
That makes Cambodia's figure about 1.2 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Cambodia ahead.
Cambodia ranks 16th and South Sudan ranks 19th of 193 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Cambodia averaged higher in 3 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cambodia | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.47 million | 4.65 million | 2.18 million | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 3.33 million | 1.64 million | 1.70 million | Cambodia |
| 2010s | 2.76 million | 661,000 | 2.10 million | Cambodia |
| 2020s | 1.47 million | 1.23 million | 237,500 | Cambodia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher methane emissions by sector, Cambodia or South Sudan?
- Cambodia, at 1.07 million against 880,000 in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in methane emissions by sector between Cambodia and South Sudan?
- 190,000, with Cambodia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and South Sudan?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Cambodia and South Sudan rank globally for methane emissions by sector?
- Cambodia ranks 16th and South Sudan ranks 19th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Methane emissions by sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.