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Spain vs Mexico CO2 per capita
Spain has held the lead throughout the published window. In 1970 Mexico stood at roughly 56% of Spain’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 81%.
| Year | Spain | Mexico | Mexico as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4.22 | 2.38 | 56% |
| 1970 | 4.22 | 2.38 | 56% |
| 1980 | 5.68 | 3.58 | 63% |
| 1990 | 5.9 | 3.5 | 59% |
| 2000 | 7.65 | 4.02 | 53% |
| 2010 | 6.18 | 4.2 | 68% |
| 2020 | 4.53 | 3.46 | 76% |
| 2024 | 4.51 | 3.64 | 81% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Spain pass Mexico 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 Spain and Mexico compare today?
Spain is ahead: 4.51 against 3.64 — 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: