Brazil vs South Korea CO2 per capita

South Korea has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1970 Brazil stood at roughly 58% of Korea, Rep.’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 20%, and the pair was closest in 1972 (60%).

Frequently asked questions

When did South Korea pass Brazil in CO2 per capita?

It has not come to that. South Korea has posted the larger CO2 per capita in every published year (1970–2024).

How do Brazil and Korea, Rep. compare today?

South Korea is ahead: 11.36 against 2.32 — the trailing economy stands at about 20% of the leader.

Are these CO2 per capita figures nominal or adjusted?

They are exactly as the World Bank publishes them — metric tons per capita — with no interpolation or estimation for missing years.

Full series

Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations:

• Brazil — CO2 per capita
• South Korea — CO2 per capita
• All countries ranked by CO2 per capita
• Interactive comparison tool