AFOLU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: AFOLU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate was 9.34 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
9.34 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 218.9%
Rank
3rd
of 33 groups
All-time high
21.67 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-15.66 % change on previous year
in 2012
Years of data
33
1991–2023

AFOLU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Southern Africa, 1991–2023

-20-10010201991200720231991: -0.494 % change on previous year1992: -1.3 % change on previous year1993: -3.7 % change on previous year1994: -0.863 % change on previous year1995: 1.6 % change on previous year1996: 6.8 % change on previous year1997: -0.193 % change on previous year1998: 3.6 % change on previous year1999: -1.8 % change on previous year2000: -2.9 % change on previous year2001: 0.767 % change on previous year2002: -0.756 % change on previous year2003: -14.4 % change on previous year2004: -0.403 % change on previous year2005: 8.5 % change on previous year2006: 2 % change on previous year2007: -1.8 % change on previous year2008: 13 % change on previous year2009: -10.9 % change on previous year2010: 21.3 % change on previous year2011: 14.4 % change on previous year2012: -15.7 % change on previous year2013: -15.3 % change on previous year2014: -7.1 % change on previous year2015: -3.3 % change on previous year2016: -3.4 % change on previous year2017: 6.7 % change on previous year2018: -7.2 % change on previous year2019: -9 % change on previous year2020: 11.7 % change on previous year2021: 21.7 % change on previous year2022: -7.9 % change on previous year2023: 9.3 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Southern Africa recorded 9.34 % change on previous year for afolu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in 2023.

That represents a change of up 218.9% on the previous year and up 161.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, afolu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Southern Africa peaked at 21.67 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -15.66 % change on previous year, in 2012.

That places Southern Africa 3rd out of 33 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

AFOLU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Southern Africa, year by year

Annual values for AFOLU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Southern Africa, 1991 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1991 -0.4938 % change on previous year —
1992 -1.31 % change on previous year +166.1%
1993 -3.71 % change on previous year +182.2%
1994 -0.8631 % change on previous year -76.7%
1995 1.59 % change on previous year -284.8%
1996 6.77 % change on previous year +324.7%
1997 -0.1929 % change on previous year -102.8%
1998 3.57 % change on previous year -1951.8%
1999 -1.84 % change on previous year -151.4%
2000 -2.86 % change on previous year +55.8%
2001 0.7674 % change on previous year -126.8%
2002 -0.7557 % change on previous year -198.5%
2003 -14.39 % change on previous year +1804.3%
2004 -0.4035 % change on previous year -97.2%
2005 8.5 % change on previous year -2206.3%
2006 1.97 % change on previous year -76.8%
2007 -1.81 % change on previous year -191.7%
2008 13.04 % change on previous year -820.6%
2009 -10.93 % change on previous year -183.9%
2010 21.34 % change on previous year -295.2%
2011 14.39 % change on previous year -32.5%
2012 -15.66 % change on previous year -208.8%
2013 -15.33 % change on previous year -2.1%
2014 -7.09 % change on previous year -53.8%
2015 -3.33 % change on previous year -53.1%
2016 -3.37 % change on previous year +1.3%
2017 6.74 % change on previous year -300.0%
2018 -7.21 % change on previous year -206.9%
2019 -9.04 % change on previous year +25.5%
2020 11.66 % change on previous year -229.0%
2021 21.67 % change on previous year +85.8%
2022 -7.86 % change on previous year -136.3%
2023 9.34 % change on previous year -218.9%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where AFOLU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in Southern Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2005 +2206.3% -0.4035 % change on previous year 8.5 % change on previous year
1998 +1951.8% -0.1929 % change on previous year 3.57 % change on previous year
2003 -1804.3% -0.7557 % change on previous year -14.39 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.3926 % change on previous year -3.71 % change on previous year 6.77 % change on previous year 9
2000s -0.6875 % change on previous year -14.39 % change on previous year 13.04 % change on previous year 10
2010s -1.85 % change on previous year -15.66 % change on previous year 21.34 % change on previous year 10
2020s 8.7 % change on previous year -7.86 % change on previous year 21.67 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 1 French Guiana 998.49 % change on previous year compare
  2. 2 Bahamas 118.08 % change on previous year compare
  3. 3 Indonesia 64.75 % change on previous year compare
  4. 4 Australia 58.35 % change on previous year compare
  5. 5 Australia and New Zealand 42.1 % change on previous year compare
  6. 6 Laos 38.36 % change on previous year compare
  7. 6 Lao People's Democratic Republic 38.36 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is afolu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Southern Africa?
Afolu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in Southern Africa was 9.34 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest afolu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 21.67 % change on previous year in 2021.
What is the lowest afolu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -15.66 % change on previous year in 2012.
How does Southern Africa rank for afolu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate?
Southern Africa ranks 3rd out of 33 groups with data for 2023.
Is afolu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 161.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of AFOLU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in AFOLU — Emissions (CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
AFOLU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
266 places, 8,309 data points, 1991–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in AFOLU — Emissions (CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.