Food Processing — Emissions in South Africa

South Africa: Food Processing — Emissions was 0.014 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.014 kt
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
32nd
of 36 groups
All-time high
0.0143 kt
in 2021
All-time low
0.0001 kt
in 1993
Years of data
31
1993–2023

Food Processing — Emissions in South Africa, 1993–2023

00.0050.010.0151993200820231993: 0 kt1994: 0 kt1995: 0 kt1996: 0 kt1997: 0 kt1998: 0 kt1999: 0 kt2000: 0 kt2001: 0 kt2002: 0 kt2003: 0 kt2004: 0 kt2005: 0.001 kt2006: 0.012 kt2007: 0.012 kt2008: 0.013 kt2009: 0.013 kt2010: 0.013 kt2011: 0.012 kt2012: 0.012 kt2013: 0.013 kt2014: 0.013 kt2015: 0.013 kt2016: 0.014 kt2017: 0.013 kt2018: 0.013 kt2019: 0.014 kt2020: 0.014 kt2021: 0.014 kt2022: 0.014 kt2023: 0.014 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 0.014 kt for food processing — emissions in 2023.

That represents a change of up 11.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food processing — emissions in South Africa peaked at 0.0143 kt in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 kt, in 1993.

South Africa ranks 32nd of 36 groups 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.0001 kt 0.0001 kt 0.0001 kt 7
2000s 0.0051 kt 0.0001 kt 0.0135 kt 10
2010s 0.013 kt 0.0117 kt 0.0141 kt 10
2020s 0.014 kt 0.0137 kt 0.0143 kt 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 29 Hungary 0.028 kt compare
  2. 30 New Zealand 0.0226 kt compare
  3. 31 Caribbean 0.0215 kt compare
  4. 32 Czechia 0.0204 kt compare
  5. 33 Dominican Republic 0.0197 kt compare
  6. 34 Malawi 0.0189 kt compare
  7. 35 Romania 0.0185 kt compare

See the full ranking of 139 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food processing — emissions in South Africa?
Food processing — emissions in South Africa was 0.014 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food processing — emissions recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 0.0143 kt in 2021.
What is the lowest food processing — emissions recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 kt in 1993.
How does South Africa rank for food processing — emissions?
South Africa ranks 32nd out of 36 groups with data for 2023.
Is food processing — emissions rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. 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 Food Processing — Emissions (N2O). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Food Processing — Emissions (N2O)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
139 places, 3,693 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

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