Statement:
Cyprus produces less carbon dioxide than South Africa

In the Carbon dioxide emissions rating Cyprus holds position #111 ²⁰¹⁹ out of 201 and South Africa is #12 out of 201 ²⁰¹⁹.
Position of Cyprus is better than position of South Africa.

Referencies:

1. Carbon dioxide emissions ²⁰¹⁹ by CIA

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Tons of CO2' in descending order.

   Cyprus	'Tons of CO2' value is	8,024,000
   South Africa	'Tons of CO2' value is	470,358,000