South Africa

Carbon Dioxide Emissions

433250
thousands of tonnes
Source: IMF

Global Ranking

8
Iran629290
9
Indonesia583110
10
Canada574400
11
Saudi Arabia514600
12
Mexico472140
13
South Africa433250
14
Brazil427710
15
Turkey412970
16
Australia386620
18
Italy324850

Africa Ranking

2
Egypt246260
3
Algeria151670
4
Nigeria130670
5
Morocco66680
6
Libya58940

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Definition of Carbon Dioxide Emissions

Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.

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