Russia vs Saudi Arabia CO2 per capita

Saudi Arabia overtook Russia in 1990. In 1970 Russia stood at roughly 68% of Saudi Arabia’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 76%, and the pair was closest in 1990 (101%).

Frequently asked questions

When did Saudi Arabia pass Russia in CO2 per capita?

In 1990. Saudi Arabia’s published CO2 per capita rose above Russia’s that year and the lead has held since.

How do Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia compare today?

Saudi Arabia is ahead: 18.48 against 13.98 — the trailing economy stands at about 76% 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
• Saudi Arabia — CO2 per capita
• All countries ranked by CO2 per capita
• Interactive comparison tool