Brazil vs South Africa: Fossil fuel subsidies
Brazil
4.48 billion
in 2023
South Africa
4.27 billion
in 2023
Brazil rank
39th
South Africa rank
40th
Fossil fuel subsidies over time
- Brazil
- South Africa
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 4.48 billion against 4.27 billion in South Africa, a difference of 210.00 million.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Brazil ahead.
Brazil ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 40th of 149 countries.
Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 20.61 billion | 4.58 billion | 16.04 billion | Brazil |
| 2020s | 5.29 billion | 5.25 billion | 45.00 million | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil fuel subsidies, Brazil or South Africa?
- Brazil, at 4.48 billion against 4.27 billion in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in fossil fuel subsidies between Brazil and South Africa?
- 210.00 million, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Brazil and South Africa rank globally for fossil fuel subsidies?
- Brazil ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 40th of 149 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Fossil fuel subsidies. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.