Co2 emissions by fuel line in South Africa
South Africa: Co2 emissions by fuel line was 55.09 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
55.09 million
Change on year
down 7.6%
Rank
35th
of 215 groups
All-time high
71.07 million
in 2009
All-time low
0
in 1884
Years of data
141
1884–2024
Co2 emissions by fuel line in South Africa, 1884–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 55.09 million for co2 emissions by fuel line in 2024.
That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions by fuel line in South Africa peaked at 71.07 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1884.
South Africa ranks 35th of 215 groups on this measure, in the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 7.14 million | 4.95 million | 9.20 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 14.59 million | 9.07 million | 19.91 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 33.59 million | 22.88 million | 37.92 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 43.95 million | 30.62 million | 52.88 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.63 million | 23.16 million | 44.59 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 44.97 million | 22.45 million | 71.07 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.55 million | 46.32 million | 60.25 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 56.08 million | 46.61 million | 59.91 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 co2 emissions by fuel line in South Africa?
- Co2 emissions by fuel line in South Africa was 55.09 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 71.07 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions by fuel line recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1884.
- How does South Africa rank for co2 emissions by fuel line?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 215 groups with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions by fuel line rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. 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 Co2 emissions by fuel line. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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