Co2 per capita vs renewable electricity in South Africa
South Africa: Co2 per capita vs renewable electricity 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
1884β2024
Co2 per capita vs renewable electricity in South Africa, 1884β2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, co2 per capita vs renewable electricity in South Africa stood at 6.87.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 per capita vs renewable electricity 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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 per capita vs renewable electricity in South Africa?
- Co2 per capita vs renewable electricity in South Africa was 6.87 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 per capita vs renewable electricity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9.68 in 2008.
- What is the lowest co2 per capita vs renewable electricity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0051 in 1884.
- How does South Africa rank for co2 per capita vs renewable electricity?
- South Africa ranks 41st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 per capita vs renewable electricity 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 vs renewable electricity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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