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
1850β2024
Ghg emissions by world region in South Africa, 1850β2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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 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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