Co2 gdp growth in South Africa
South Africa: Co2 gdp growth was 1.11 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.11
Change on year
up 108.4%
World rank
168th
of 212 countries
All-time high
7.94
in 1964
All-time low
-6.17
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Co2 gdp growth in South Africa, 1961–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for co2 gdp growth in South Africa is 1.11, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 108.4% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 gdp growth in South Africa peaked at 7.94 in 1964 and was at its lowest, -6.17, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 168th of 212 countries on this measure, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.77 | 3.84 | 7.94 | 9 |
| 1970s | 3.25 | -0.094 | 6.11 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.24 | -1.85 | 6.62 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.39 | -2.14 | 4.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.6 | -1.54 | 5.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.75 | 0.2599 | 3.17 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5339 | -6.17 | 4.86 | 6 |
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 gdp growth in South Africa?
- Co2 gdp growth in South Africa was 1.11 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 gdp growth recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.94 in 1964.
- What is the lowest co2 gdp growth recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.17 in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for co2 gdp growth?
- South Africa ranks 168th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is co2 gdp growth rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. 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 gdp growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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