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Brazil vs Spain CO2 per capita
Spain has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1970 Brazil stood at roughly 27% of Spain’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 51%.
| Year | Brazil | Spain | Spain as % of Brazil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.22 | 1.12 | 27% |
| 1970 | 4.22 | 1.12 | 27% |
| 1980 | 5.68 | 1.71 | 30% |
| 1990 | 5.9 | 1.52 | 26% |
| 2000 | 7.65 | 2.01 | 26% |
| 2010 | 6.18 | 2.27 | 37% |
| 2020 | 4.53 | 2.15 | 47% |
| 2024 | 4.51 | 2.32 | 51% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Brazil in CO2 per capita?
It has not come to that. Spain has posted the larger CO2 per capita in every published year (1970–2024).
How do Brazil and Spain compare today?
Spain is ahead: 4.51 against 2.32 — the trailing economy stands at about 51% 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: