Co2 emissions fossil land in South Africa
South Africa: Co2 emissions fossil land was 439.83 million in 2024. β Volatile
Latest (2024)
439.83 million
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
15th
of 210 countries
All-time high
494.67 million
in 2008
All-time low
21,984
in 1884
Years of data
141
1884β2024
Co2 emissions fossil land in South Africa, 1884β2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, co2 emissions fossil land in South Africa stood at 439.83 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions fossil land in South Africa peaked at 494.67 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 21,984, in 1884.
South Africa ranks 15th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 61,067 | 21,984 | 131,904 | 6 |
| 1890s | 2.92 million | 296,784 | 6.05 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 9.07 million | 2.33 million | 14.97 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 19.71 million | 16.34 million | 23.34 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 27.64 million | 21.79 million | 30.77 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 31.50 million | 23.46 million | 40.16 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 52.30 million | 41.52 million | 60.59 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 79.22 million | 60.91 million | 96.25 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 120.61 million | 97.85 million | 143.14 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 183.77 million | 149.62 million | 218.67 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 303.96 million | 228.20 million | 342.66 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 346.21 million | 301.33 million | 385.21 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 425.73 million | 356.50 million | 494.67 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 461.99 million | 440.01 million | 481.64 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 436.00 million | 428.78 million | 439.83 million | 5 |
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More climate change data for South Africa
- Emissions from livestock β Emissions (CO2eq) 34,365 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock β Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,741 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock β Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22,624 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock β Emissions 44.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock β Emissions 807.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops β Emissions (CO2eq) 5,495 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops β Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,119 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops β Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 376.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops β Emissions 19.32 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops β Emissions 13.45 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions fossil land in South Africa?
- Co2 emissions fossil land in South Africa was 439.83 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions fossil land recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 494.67 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions fossil land recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,984 in 1884.
- How does South Africa rank for co2 emissions fossil land?
- South Africa ranks 15th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions fossil land rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. 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 fossil land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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