Co2 emissions domestic aviation in South Africa

South Africa: Co2 emissions domestic aviation was 1.41 million in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
1.41 million
Change on year
up 18.3%
World rank
25th
of 142 countries
All-time high
1.72 million
in 2016
All-time low
631,664
in 2020
Years of data
11
2013–2023

Co2 emissions domestic aviation in South Africa, 2013–2023

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2013201820232013: 1.4M2014: 1.5M2015: 1.6M2016: 1.7M2017: 1.7M2018: 1.7M2019: 1.5M2020: 631.7k2021: 858.6k2022: 1.2M2023: 1.4M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, co2 emissions domestic aviation in South Africa stood at 1.41 million.

The figure is up 18.3% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co2 emissions domestic aviation in South Africa peaked at 1.72 million in 2016 and was at its lowest, 631,664, in 2020.

South Africa ranks 25th 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.

Co2 emissions domestic aviation in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Co2 emissions domestic aviation in South Africa, 2013 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2013 1.44 million
2014 1.50 million +4.6%
2015 1.64 million +9.0%
2016 1.72 million +5.1%
2017 1.72 million -0.2%
2018 1.67 million -2.9%
2019 1.55 million -7.3%
2020 631,664 -59.2%
2021 858,554 +35.9%
2022 1.19 million +38.9%
2023 1.41 million +18.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.61 million 1.44 million 1.72 million 7
2020s 1.02 million 631,664 1.41 million 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 22 Argentina 1.66 million compare
  2. 23 Republic of Korea 1.62 million compare
  3. 24 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1.58 million compare
  4. 26 Chile 1.32 million compare
  5. 27 Norway 1.03 million compare
  6. 28 Peru 987,343 compare

See the full ranking of 143 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is co2 emissions domestic aviation in South Africa?
Co2 emissions domestic aviation in South Africa was 1.41 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest co2 emissions domestic aviation recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 1.72 million in 2016.
What is the lowest co2 emissions domestic aviation recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 631,664 in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for co2 emissions domestic aviation?
South Africa ranks 25th out of 142 countries with data for 2023.
Is co2 emissions domestic aviation rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. 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 Co2 emissions domestic aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Co2 emissions domestic aviation
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
143 places, 1,474 data points, 2013–2024
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