Co emissions embedded in global trade in South Africa
South Africa: Co emissions embedded in global trade was -111.22 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Co emissions embedded in global trade in South Africa, 1990–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -111.22 million for co emissions embedded in global trade in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co emissions embedded in global trade in South Africa peaked at 32 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -153.97 million, in 2008.
That places South Africa 116th out of 120 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.2 | -32 | 32 | 10 |
| 2000s | -118.10 million | -153.97 million | -91.44 million | 10 |
| 2010s | -107.25 million | -120.99 million | -92.57 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -108.27 million | -111.42 million | -99.96 million | 4 |
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More climate change data for South Africa
- Share co2 vs population 0.9265 (2100)
- Population growth 1.1% (2025)
- Population, total 64.75 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.3% (2025)
- Urban population 41.32 million (2025)
- Urban population 63.8% (2025)
- Co2 emissions vs gdp 6.87 (2024)
- Cumulative co emissions 22.83 billion (2024)
- Co emissions per capita 6.87 (2024)
- Co2 per capita vs renewable electricity 6.87 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co emissions embedded in global trade in South Africa?
- Co emissions embedded in global trade in South Africa was -111.22 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co emissions embedded in global trade recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 32 in 1992.
- What is the lowest co emissions embedded in global trade recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -153.97 million in 2008.
- How does South Africa rank for co emissions embedded in global trade?
- South Africa ranks 116th out of 120 groups with data for 2023.
- Is co emissions embedded in global trade rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.1%. 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 Co emissions embedded in global trade. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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