Statement:
Italy produces less carbon dioxide than France

In the Carbon dioxide emissions rating Italy holds position #19 ²⁰¹⁹ out of 201 and France is #18 out of 201 ²⁰¹⁹.
Position of Italy is better than position of France.

Referencies:

1. Carbon dioxide emissions ²⁰¹⁹ by CIA

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

   France	'Tons of CO2' value is	338,425,000
   Italy	'Tons of CO2' value is	332,041,000