Statement:
Hong Kong produces less carbon dioxide than South Africa

In the Carbon dioxide emissions rating Hong Kong holds position #46 2019 out of 201 and South Africa is #12 out of 201 2019.
Position of Hong Kong is better than position of South Africa.

Referencies:

  1. The countries in the rating sorted by 'Tons of CO2' in descending order.
    Hong Kong 'Tons of CO2' value is 92,493,000
    South Africa 'Tons of CO2' value is 470,358,000