Co2 per capita marimekko in South Africa

South Africa: Co2 per capita marimekko was 6.87 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
6.87
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
41st
of 208 countries
All-time high
9.68
in 2008
All-time low
0.0051
in 1884
Years of data
141
1884–2024

Co2 per capita marimekko in South Africa, 1884–2024

0246810188419542024

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for co2 per capita marimekko in South Africa is 6.87, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and down 20.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, co2 per capita marimekko in South Africa peaked at 9.68 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0051, in 1884.

That places South Africa 41st out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1880s 0.0136 0.0051 0.0289 6
1890s 0.5903 0.0635 1.2 10
1900s 1.6 0.4513 2.5 10
1910s 2.99 2.64 3.42 10
1920s 3.51 2.92 3.76 10
1930s 3.25 2.56 3.81 10
1940s 4.45 3.87 4.75 10
1950s 5.46 4.67 6.16 10
1960s 6.36 5.95 6.71 10
1970s 7.23 6.72 7.64 10
1980s 8.79 7.73 9.31 10
1990s 7.85 7.1 8.44 10
2000s 8.62 7.42 9.68 10
2010s 8.28 7.63 8.95 10
2020s 7 6.87 7.19 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 38 Antigua and Barbuda 7.09 compare
  2. 39 Poland 7.08 compare
  3. 40 Czechia 7.04 compare
  4. 42 Germany 6.77 compare
  5. 43 Norway 6.67 compare
  6. 44 Ireland 6.34 compare

See the full ranking of 213 places β†’

More climate change data for South Africa

All data for South Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is co2 per capita marimekko in South Africa?
Co2 per capita marimekko in South Africa was 6.87 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest co2 per capita marimekko recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 9.68 in 2008.
What is the lowest co2 per capita marimekko recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0051 in 1884.
How does South Africa rank for co2 per capita marimekko?
South Africa ranks 41st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is co2 per capita marimekko rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.7%. 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 per capita marimekko. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Co2 per capita marimekko
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
213 places, 22,919 data points, 1800–2024
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