Statement:
Italy produces less carbon dioxide than South Africa

In the Carbon dioxide emissions rating Italy holds position #19 ²⁰¹⁹ out of 201 and South Africa is #12 out of 201 ²⁰¹⁹.
Position of Italy 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.

   Italy	'Tons of CO2' value is	332,041,000
   South Africa	'Tons of CO2' value is	470,358,000