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Spain vs Turkiye CO2 per capita
Turkiye overtook Spain in 2020. In 1970 Spain stood at roughly 340% of Turkiye’s CO2 per capita; today the figure is about 84%, and the pair was closest in 2022 (95%).
| Year | Spain | Turkiye | Turkiye as % of Spain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.24 | 4.22 | 340% |
| 1970 | 1.24 | 4.22 | 340% |
| 1980 | 1.8 | 5.68 | 315% |
| 1990 | 2.77 | 5.9 | 213% |
| 2000 | 3.47 | 7.65 | 220% |
| 2010 | 4.27 | 6.18 | 145% |
| 2020 | 5.07 | 4.53 | 89% |
| 2024 | 5.38 | 4.51 | 84% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Turkiye pass Spain in CO2 per capita?
In 2020. Turkiye’s published CO2 per capita rose above Spain’s that year and the lead has held since.
How do Spain and Turkiye compare today?
Turkiye is ahead: 5.38 against 4.51 — the trailing economy stands at about 84% 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: