South Korea vs Niger: Methane emissions by sector
South Korea
0 tonnes
in 2023
Niger
0 tonnes
in 2023
South Korea rank
72nd
Niger rank
72nd
Methane emissions by sector over time
- South Korea
- Niger
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 0 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Niger, a difference of 0 tonnes.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Niger ahead.
South Korea ranks 72nd and Niger ranks 72nd of 193 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 2 and Niger in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,000 tonnes | 117,000 tonnes | 111,000 tonnes | Niger |
| 2000s | 6,000 tonnes | 12,000 tonnes | 6,000 tonnes | Niger |
| 2010s | 2,000 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | South Korea |
| 2020s | 12,500 tonnes | 0 tonnes | 12,500 tonnes | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher methane emissions by sector, South Korea or Niger?
- South Korea, at 0 tonnes against 0 tonnes in Niger as of 2023.
- What is the difference in methane emissions by sector between South Korea and Niger?
- 0 tonnes, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Niger?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Korea and Niger rank globally for methane emissions by sector?
- South Korea ranks 72nd and Niger ranks 72nd of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Climate Watch (2026) β with major processing by 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.
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About this data
Emissions are measured in tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents.