Annual co emissions from aviation in South Africa
South Africa: Annual co emissions from aviation was 4.56 million in 2023. βΌ Falling
Annual co emissions from aviation in South Africa, 2013β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual co emissions from aviation in South Africa is 4.56 million, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.0% on the previous year and down 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co emissions from aviation in South Africa peaked at 6.20 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2.19 million, in 2021.
South Africa ranks 31st of 142 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.96 million | 5.61 million | 6.20 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 3.16 million | 2.19 million | 4.56 million | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co emissions from aviation in South Africa?
- Annual co emissions from aviation in South Africa was 4.56 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co emissions from aviation recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.20 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest annual co emissions from aviation recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.19 million in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for annual co emissions from aviation?
- South Africa ranks 31st out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual co emissions from aviation rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual co emissions from aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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