Germany vs South Africa: Fossil fuel subsidies
Germany
4.56 billion
in 2020
South Africa
4.27 billion
in 2023
Germany rank
38th
South Africa rank
40th
Fossil fuel subsidies over time
- Germany
- South Africa
How they compare
Germany currently reports 4.56 billion against 4.27 billion in South Africa, a difference of 290.00 million.
That makes Germany's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 40th of 149 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.24 billion | 6.29 billion | 46.00 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4.56 billion | 3.25 billion | 1.31 billion | Germany |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil fuel subsidies, Germany or South Africa?
- Germany, at 4.56 billion against 4.27 billion in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in fossil fuel subsidies between Germany and South Africa?
- 290.00 million, with Germany ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2020.
- How do Germany and South Africa rank globally for fossil fuel subsidies?
- Germany ranks 38th 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.