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Mexico vs Indonesia CO2 per capita
Mexico has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1970 Indonesia stood at roughly 11% of Mexico’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 79%.
| Year | Mexico | Indonesia | Indonesia as % of Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.38 | 0.27 | 11% |
| 1970 | 2.38 | 0.27 | 11% |
| 1980 | 3.58 | 0.61 | 17% |
| 1990 | 3.5 | 0.88 | 25% |
| 2000 | 4.02 | 1.38 | 34% |
| 2010 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 43% |
| 2020 | 3.46 | 2.17 | 63% |
| 2024 | 3.64 | 2.87 | 79% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Mexico pass Indonesia in CO2 per capita?
It has not come to that. Mexico has posted the larger CO2 per capita in every published year (1970–2024).
How do Mexico and Indonesia compare today?
Mexico is ahead: 3.64 against 2.87 — the trailing economy stands at about 79% 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: