Statement:
Costa Rica produces less carbon dioxide than United Arab Emirates

In the Carbon dioxide emissions rating Costa Rica holds position #109 2019 out of 201 and United Arab Emirates is #24 out of 201 2019.
Position of Costa Rica is better than position of United Arab Emirates.

Referencies:

  1. Carbon dioxide emissions 2019 by CIA
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'Tons of CO2' in descending order.
    Costa Rica 'Tons of CO2' value is 8,115,000
    United Arab Emirates 'Tons of CO2' value is 276,236,000