Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) in South Africa

South Africa: Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) was 209.63 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
209.63 kt
Change on year
down 19.6%
World rank
35th
of 193 countries
All-time high
278.52 kt
in 2020
All-time low
37.61 kt
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) in South Africa, 1961–2023

50100150200250300196119922023

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

Analysis

South Africa recorded 209.63 kt for hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.6% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) in South Africa peaked at 278.52 kt in 2020 and was at its lowest, 37.61 kt, in 1961.

That places South Africa 35th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) in South Africa, 1961 to 2023.
Year kt Change
1961 37.61 kt
1962 40.49 kt +7.6%
1963 40.49 kt +0.0%
1964 40.49 kt +0.0%
1965 57.86 kt +42.9%
1966 57.86 kt +0.0%
1967 63.64 kt +10.0%
1968 69.47 kt +9.2%
1969 75.25 kt +8.3%
1970 63.64 kt -15.4%
1971 63.64 kt +0.0%
1972 63.64 kt +0.0%
1973 69.47 kt +9.2%
1974 81.03 kt +16.6%
1975 81.03 kt +0.0%
1976 81.03 kt +0.0%
1977 81.03 kt +0.0%
1978 81.03 kt +0.0%
1979 86.81 kt +7.1%
1980 92.62 kt +6.7%
1981 98.4 kt +6.2%
1982 98.4 kt +0.0%
1983 98.4 kt +0.0%
1984 104.18 kt +5.9%
1985 104.18 kt +0.0%
1986 104.18 kt +0.0%
1987 104.18 kt +0.0%
1988 104.18 kt +0.0%
1989 104.18 kt +0.0%
1990 95.5 kt -8.3%
1991 133.67 kt +40.0%
1992 107.06 kt -19.9%
1993 109.99 kt +2.7%
1994 112.87 kt +2.6%
1995 120.38 kt +6.7%
1996 138.89 kt +15.4%
1997 136.01 kt -2.1%
1998 150.48 kt +10.6%
1999 159.14 kt +5.8%
2000 153.35 kt -3.6%
2001 159.14 kt +3.8%
2002 195.63 kt +22.9%
2003 188.45 kt -3.7%
2004 194.93 kt +3.4%
2005 194.99 kt +0.0%
2006 217.05 kt +11.3%
2007 228.61 kt +5.3%
2008 248.88 kt +8.9%
2009 237.29 kt -4.7%
2010 248.88 kt +4.9%
2011 260.41 kt +4.6%
2012 263.32 kt +1.1%
2013 266.19 kt +1.1%
2014 272 kt +2.2%
2015 208.75 kt -23.3%
2016 210.39 kt +0.8%
2017 219.92 kt +4.5%
2018 215.58 kt -2.0%
2019 218.28 kt +1.3%
2020 278.52 kt +27.6%
2021 211.16 kt -24.2%
2022 260.62 kt +23.4%
2023 209.63 kt -19.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 53.68 kt 37.61 kt 75.25 kt 9
1970s 75.24 kt 63.64 kt 86.81 kt 10
1980s 101.29 kt 92.62 kt 104.18 kt 10
1990s 126.4 kt 95.5 kt 159.14 kt 10
2000s 201.83 kt 153.35 kt 248.88 kt 10
2010s 238.37 kt 208.75 kt 272 kt 10
2020s 239.98 kt 209.63 kt 278.52 kt 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 32 Belarus 268.91 kt compare
  2. 33 Egypt 260.41 kt compare
  3. 34 Angola 234.33 kt compare
  4. 36 Ethiopia PDR 199.65 kt compare
  5. 37 Uzbekistan 193.44 kt compare
  6. 38 China, Taiwan Province of 187.74 kt compare

See the full ranking of 242 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) in South Africa?
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) in South Africa was 209.63 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 278.52 kt in 2020.
What is the lowest hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 37.61 kt in 1961.
How does South Africa rank for hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq)?
South Africa ranks 35th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is hen eggs in shell, fresh — emissions (co2eq) rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. 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 Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
242 places, 13,830 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed

The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions intensities contains analytical data on the intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by agricultural commodity. This indicator is defined as greenhouse gas emissions per kg of product. Data are available for a set of agricultural commodities (e.g. rice and other cereals, meat, milk, eggs), by country, with global coverage.