Nigeria vs South Africa: CO2 comparison 2022

Key questions

Who produced more CO2 emissions in 2022, Nigeria or South Africa?

South Africa produced more emissions than Nigeria in 2022. South Africa produced 404.05 million tonnes which is more than Nigeria's emissions at 128.76 million tonnes.

Did Nigeria emit more CO2 than South Africa in 2022?

No, Nigeria emitted fewer emissions than South Africa.

Did South Africa emit more CO2 than Nigeria in 2022?

Yes, South Africa emitted more emissions than Nigeria.

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