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South Korea vs Turkiye CO2 per capita
South Korea has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1970 Turkiye stood at roughly 64% of Korea, Rep.’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 47%, and the pair was closest in 1972 (78%).
| Year | South Korea | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of South Korea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.93 | 1.24 | 64% |
| 1970 | 1.93 | 1.24 | 64% |
| 1980 | 3.71 | 1.8 | 49% |
| 1990 | 6.07 | 2.77 | 46% |
| 2000 | 9.92 | 3.47 | 35% |
| 2010 | 12.37 | 4.27 | 35% |
| 2020 | 11.91 | 5.07 | 43% |
| 2024 | 11.36 | 5.38 | 47% |
Frequently asked questions
When did South Korea pass Turkiye 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 Korea, Rep. and Turkiye compare today?
South Korea is ahead: 11.36 against 5.38 — the trailing economy stands at about 47% 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: