Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in South Africa
South Africa: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by was 48,565 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020. ▲ Rising
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in South Africa, 2000–2020
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in South Africa is 48,565 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, measured in 2020.
That represents a change of down 7.1% on the previous year and down 6.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in South Africa peaked at 61,576 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2009 and was at its lowest, 36,854 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2001.
That places South Africa 16th out of 166 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 40,918 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 2001 | 36,854 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -9.9% |
| 2002 | 40,184 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +9.0% |
| 2003 | 42,477 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 49,494 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +16.5% |
| 2005 | 53,409 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 49,528 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 43,088 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -13.0% |
| 2008 | 44,235 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 61,576 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +39.2% |
| 2010 | 51,836 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -15.8% |
| 2011 | 44,853 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -13.5% |
| 2012 | 45,920 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 52,001 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +13.2% |
| 2014 | 53,754 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 49,611 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 49,394 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 46,442 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 54,640 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +17.7% |
| 2019 | 52,270 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 48,565 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46,176 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 36,854 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 61,576 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 50,072 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 44,853 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 54,640 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 48,565 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 48,565 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 48,565 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 13 Canada 67,137 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 14 Thailand 55,980 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 15 Mexico 50,589 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 16 Viet Nam 92,754 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 17 Ethiopia 5,320 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 17 Pakistan 45,650 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 18 Australia 41,203 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 19 France 36,956 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 19 Türkiye 73,623 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More climate change data for South Africa
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 34,365 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,741 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22,624 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 44.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 807.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,495 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,119 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 376.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 19.32 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 13.45 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in South Africa?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in South Africa was 48,565 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 61,576 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2009.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,854 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2001.
- How does South Africa rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by?
- South Africa ranks 16th out of 166 countries with data for 2020.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 25 - GHG Emissions by sector — GHG emissions from manufacturing industries and construction. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 25 shows statistics on GHG emissions from different sources.