Congo vs Iraq: Per capita methane sector

Congo
1,281
in 2023
Iraq
1,352
in 2023
Congo rank
23rd
Iraq rank
22nd

Per capita methane sector over time

  • Congo
  • Iraq
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How they compare

Iraq currently reports 1,352 against 1,281 in Congo, a difference of 71.

That makes Iraq's figure about 1.1 times Congo's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Congo ahead.

Congo ranks 23rd and Iraq ranks 22nd of 193 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 3 and Iraq in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo Iraq Difference Ahead
1990s 2,210 653.65 1,556 Congo
2000s 2,038 1,024 1,014 Congo
2010s 1,467 1,409 57.21 Congo
2020s 1,292 1,395 103.27 Iraq

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher per capita methane sector, Congo or Iraq?
Iraq, at 1,352 against 1,281 in Congo as of 2023.
What is the difference in per capita methane sector between Congo and Iraq?
71, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Iraq?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do Congo and Iraq rank globally for per capita methane sector?
Congo ranks 23rd and Iraq ranks 22nd of 193 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Per capita methane sector. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Per capita methane sector
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
193 places, 6,562 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed