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 5,284 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 5,284 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by in South Africa peaked at 11,173 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,641 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2000.
South Africa ranks 20th of 166 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 2,641 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 2001 | 3,855 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +46.0% |
| 2002 | 4,789 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +24.2% |
| 2003 | 5,311 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +10.9% |
| 2004 | 5,995 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +12.9% |
| 2005 | 6,512 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 7,527 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +15.6% |
| 2007 | 9,561 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +27.0% |
| 2008 | 10,420 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 10,121 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 4,404 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -56.5% |
| 2011 | 5,082 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +15.4% |
| 2012 | 8,042 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +58.2% |
| 2013 | 8,631 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 8,748 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 7,568 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 6,761 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -10.7% |
| 2017 | 11,173 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | +65.3% |
| 2018 | 8,344 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -25.3% |
| 2019 | 5,634 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -32.5% |
| 2020 | 5,284 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | -6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,673 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 2,641 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10,420 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,439 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 4,404 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 11,173 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,284 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 5,284 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 5,284 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 17 Philippines 7,577 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 18 Belgium 6,744 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 19 Uzbekistan 6,547 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 19 Netherlands 6,861 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 19 Croatia 577.3 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 21 Australia 5,003 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 21 Poland 6,137 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 21 Ethiopia 356.6 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 22 Moldova 247.8 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 22 Ukraine 4,581 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 23 Mexico 4,295 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 23 Eswatini 47.1 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 5,284 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 11,173 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2017.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,641 Kilotonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 25 - ghg emissions by?
- South Africa ranks 20th 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 up 20.0%. 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 commercial and public services. 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.