Annual co2 flaring in South Africa
South Africa: Annual co2 flaring was 4,963 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual co2 flaring in South Africa, 1994–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 4,963 for annual co2 flaring in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 88.8% on the previous year and down 90.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual co2 flaring in South Africa peaked at 293,147 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4,963, in 2024.
That places South Africa 96th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual co2 flaring in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 124,170 | — |
| 1995 | 115,268 | -7.2% |
| 1996 | 122,970 | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 205,833 | +67.4% |
| 1998 | 245,989 | +19.5% |
| 1999 | 204,108 | -17.0% |
| 2000 | 251,465 | +23.2% |
| 2001 | 253,966 | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 218,335 | -14.0% |
| 2003 | 293,147 | +34.3% |
| 2004 | 282,820 | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 270,593 | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 214,809 | -20.6% |
| 2007 | 157,850 | -26.5% |
| 2008 | 171,127 | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 169,377 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 192,731 | +13.8% |
| 2011 | 133,081 | -30.9% |
| 2012 | 73,431 | -44.8% |
| 2013 | 51,141 | -30.4% |
| 2014 | 51,951 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 44,599 | -14.2% |
| 2016 | 41,510 | -6.9% |
| 2017 | 29,737 | -28.4% |
| 2018 | 57,138 | +92.1% |
| 2019 | 41,705 | -27.0% |
| 2020 | 54,737 | +31.2% |
| 2021 | 52,399 | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 37,764 | -27.9% |
| 2023 | 44,185 | +17.0% |
| 2024 | 4,963 | -88.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 4,963 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,109, 4.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 169,723 | 115,268 | 245,989 | 6 |
| 2000s | 228,349 | 157,850 | 293,147 | 10 |
| 2010s | 71,702 | 29,737 | 192,731 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,810 | 4,963 | 54,737 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More climate change data for South Africa
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 717.27 million kg (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual co2 flaring in South Africa?
- Annual co2 flaring in South Africa was 4,963 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual co2 flaring recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 293,147 in 2003.
- What is the lowest annual co2 flaring recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,963 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for annual co2 flaring?
- South Africa ranks 96th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is annual co2 flaring rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.4%. 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 co2 flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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