Annual co emissions by region in South Africa

South Africa: Annual co emissions by region was 439.83 million in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
439.83 million
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
15th
of 210 countries
All-time high
494.67 million
in 2008
All-time low
21,984
in 1884
Years of data
141
1884–2024

Annual co emissions by region in South Africa, 1884–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 439.83 million for annual co emissions by region in 2024.

The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual co emissions by region in South Africa peaked at 494.67 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 21,984, in 1884.

South Africa ranks 15th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1880s 61,067 21,984 131,904 6
1890s 2.92 million 296,784 6.05 million 10
1900s 9.07 million 2.33 million 14.97 million 10
1910s 19.71 million 16.34 million 23.34 million 10
1920s 27.64 million 21.79 million 30.77 million 10
1930s 31.50 million 23.46 million 40.16 million 10
1940s 52.30 million 41.52 million 60.59 million 10
1950s 79.22 million 60.91 million 96.25 million 10
1960s 120.61 million 97.85 million 143.14 million 10
1970s 183.77 million 149.62 million 218.67 million 10
1980s 303.96 million 228.20 million 342.66 million 10
1990s 346.21 million 301.33 million 385.21 million 10
2000s 425.73 million 356.50 million 494.67 million 10
2010s 461.99 million 440.01 million 481.64 million 10
2020s 436.00 million 428.78 million 439.83 million 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 12 TΓΌrkiye 513.03 million compare
  2. 13 Brazil 483.01 million compare
  3. 14 Mexico 460.99 million compare
  4. 16 Australia 386.73 million compare
  5. 17 Viet Nam 370.93 million compare
  6. 18 United Kingdom 312.91 million compare

See the full ranking of 216 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual co emissions by region in South Africa?
Annual co emissions by region in South Africa was 439.83 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual co emissions by region recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 494.67 million in 2008.
What is the lowest annual co emissions by region recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 21,984 in 1884.
How does South Africa rank for annual co emissions by region?
South Africa ranks 15th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is annual co emissions by region rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual co emissions by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Annual co emissions by region
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
216 places, 23,583 data points, 1750–2024
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