South Africa vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Electricity — Emissions
Electricity — Emissions over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4,208 kt against 1,839 kt in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 2,369 kt.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 9th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd of 142 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,094 kt | 2,172 kt | 1,922 kt | South Africa |
| 2000s | 4,590 kt | 1,969 kt | 2,621 kt | South Africa |
| 2010s | 5,302 kt | 1,925 kt | 3,378 kt | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4,487 kt | 1,877 kt | 2,611 kt | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity — emissions, South Africa or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- South Africa, at 4,208 kt against 1,839 kt in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity — emissions between South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 2,369 kt, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for electricity — emissions?
- South Africa ranks 9th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 23rd of 142 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Electricity — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Energy use in agriculture contains data on energy used in agriculture (including forestry, aquaculture and fisheries), for instance to operate machinery, irrigate, heat stables, operate aquaculture ponds and fishing vessels, and related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It also includes on-farm use of, and related GHG emissions from, electricity and heat generated off-farm. Data are available by country and regional groups with global coverage and are updated annually.