Co2 fossil plus land use in South Africa
South Africa: Co2 fossil plus land use was 443.64 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
443.64 million
Change on year
up 0.7%
Rank
16th
of 194 groups
All-time high
530.97 million
in 2008
All-time low
14.55 million
in 1889
Years of data
141
1884–2024
Co2 fossil plus land use in South Africa, 1884–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 fossil plus land use in South Africa is 443.64 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 fossil plus land use in South Africa peaked at 530.97 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 14.55 million, in 1889.
South Africa ranks 16th of 194 groups 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 | 15.07 million | 14.55 million | 15.88 million | 6 |
| 1890s | 26.62 million | 19.11 million | 31.89 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 40.35 million | 30.60 million | 48.03 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 52.25 million | 48.80 million | 55.97 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 66.39 million | 59.61 million | 71.45 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 75.21 million | 66.45 million | 84.96 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 122.70 million | 97.76 million | 138.33 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 167.98 million | 138.23 million | 190.11 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 195.90 million | 175.62 million | 221.57 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 255.58 million | 228.55 million | 279.96 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 372.96 million | 289.86 million | 422.06 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 427.67 million | 394.13 million | 460.25 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 469.57 million | 406.47 million | 530.97 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 467.60 million | 438.94 million | 486.13 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 439.47 million | 432.49 million | 443.64 million | 5 |
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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 co2 fossil plus land use in South Africa?
- Co2 fossil plus land use in South Africa was 443.64 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 fossil plus land use recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 530.97 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest co2 fossil plus land use recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.55 million in 1889.
- How does South Africa rank for co2 fossil plus land use?
- South Africa ranks 16th out of 194 groups with data for 2024.
- Is co2 fossil plus land use 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 fossil plus land use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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