Ghg emissions by world region in South Africa

South Africa: Ghg emissions by world region was 542.73 million in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
542.73 million
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
18th
of 196 countries
All-time high
613.43 million
in 2008
All-time low
3.13 million
in 1850
Years of data
175
1850–2024

Ghg emissions by world region in South Africa, 1850–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 542.73 million for ghg emissions by world region in 2024.

That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ghg emissions by world region in South Africa peaked at 613.43 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.13 million, in 1850.

South Africa ranks 18th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1850s 3.76 million 3.13 million 4.25 million 10
1860s 5.60 million 4.76 million 6.16 million 10
1870s 14.06 million 9.44 million 16.87 million 10
1880s 13.53 million 13.07 million 15.08 million 10
1890s 21.55 million 15.63 million 26.56 million 10
1900s 34.43 million 24.17 million 43.62 million 10
1910s 50.91 million 45.49 million 56.78 million 10
1920s 68.11 million 59.78 million 74.96 million 10
1930s 79.23 million 69.07 million 91.49 million 10
1940s 126.19 million 99.18 million 148.16 million 10
1950s 176.30 million 149.63 million 197.82 million 10
1960s 212.11 million 196.40 million 234.28 million 10
1970s 276.43 million 240.95 million 316.29 million 10
1980s 413.65 million 327.14 million 463.03 million 10
1990s 479.12 million 435.83 million 521.50 million 10
2000s 545.06 million 477.32 million 613.43 million 10
2010s 569.41 million 547.12 million 590.75 million 10
2020s 540.90 million 533.33 million 545.70 million 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 15 Korea, Republic of 630.57 million compare
  2. 16 Australia 609.92 million compare
  3. 17 Vietnam 583.50 million compare
  4. 19 Pakistan 473.78 million compare
  5. 20 Thailand 456.71 million compare
  6. 21 Argentina 416.98 million compare

See the full ranking of 199 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is ghg emissions by world region in South Africa?
Ghg emissions by world region in South Africa was 542.73 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest ghg emissions by world region recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 613.43 million in 2008.
What is the lowest ghg emissions by world region recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 3.13 million in 1850.
How does South Africa rank for ghg emissions by world region?
South Africa ranks 18th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
Is ghg emissions by world region rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. 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 Ghg emissions by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Ghg emissions by world region
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 34,825 data points, 1850–2024
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