Russia vs South Korea CO2 per capita

Russia overtook South Korea in 2010. In 1970 South Korea stood at roughly 19% of Russian Federation’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 81%, and the pair was closest in 2019 (99%).

Frequently asked questions

When did Russia pass South Korea in CO2 per capita?

In 2010. Russia’s published CO2 per capita rose above South Korea’s that year and the lead has held since.

How do Russian Federation and Korea, Rep. compare today?

Russia is ahead: 13.98 against 11.36 — the trailing economy stands at about 81% 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:

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