Coal — Emissions in South Africa
South Africa: Coal — Emissions was 1,614 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Coal — Emissions in South Africa, 2010–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coal — emissions in South Africa is 1,614 kt, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coal — emissions in South Africa peaked at 2,947 kt in 2014 and was at its lowest, 145.22 kt, in 2016.
South Africa ranks 11th of 25 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,819 kt | 145.22 kt | 2,947 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,641 kt | 1,614 kt | 1,686 kt | 4 |
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 coal — emissions in South Africa?
- Coal — emissions in South Africa was 1,614 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest coal — emissions recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2,947 kt in 2014.
- What is the lowest coal — emissions recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 145.22 kt in 2016.
- How does South Africa rank for coal — emissions?
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 25 groups with data for 2023.
- Is coal — emissions rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Coal — Emissions (CO2). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Energy use in agriculture contains data on energy used in agriculture (including forestry, aquaculture and fisheries), for instance to operate machinery, irrigate, heat stables, operate aquaculture ponds and fishing vessels, and related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It also includes on-farm use of, and related GHG emissions from, electricity and heat generated off-farm. Data are available by country and regional groups with global coverage and are updated annually.