Imported or exported co emissions per capita in South Africa

South Africa: Imported or exported co emissions per capita was -1.76 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.76
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
113th
of 120 countries
All-time high
0
in 1992
All-time low
-3.01
in 2008
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Imported or exported co emissions per capita in South Africa, 1990–2023

-3-2-101990200620231990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 01995: 01996: 01997: -01998: 01999: 02000: -1.92001: -22002: -2.12003: -2.72004: -2.72005: -2.42006: -2.22007: -2.42008: -32009: -2.32010: -2.22011: -2.32012: -2.12013: -1.82014: -2.22015: -1.92016: -1.82017: -1.62018: -1.72019: -1.72020: -1.72021: -1.82022: -1.82023: -1.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

South Africa recorded -1.76 for imported or exported co emissions per capita in 2023.

That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 3.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, imported or exported co emissions per capita in South Africa peaked at 0 in 1992 and was at its lowest, -3.01, in 2008.

South Africa ranks 113th of 120 countries 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 -0 0 10
2000s -2.39 -3.01 -1.94 10
2010s -1.93 -2.28 -1.61 10
2020s -1.75 -1.81 -1.65 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 110 Viet Nam -0.9926 compare
  2. 111 Lao People's Democratic Republic -1.22 compare
  3. 112 Iran (Islamic Republic of) -1.34 compare
  4. 114 Mongolia -2.21 compare
  5. 115 Russia -2.25 compare
  6. 116 Kazakhstan -3.62 compare

See the full ranking of 120 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is imported or exported co emissions per capita in South Africa?
Imported or exported co emissions per capita in South Africa was -1.76 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest imported or exported co emissions per capita recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 0 in 1992.
What is the lowest imported or exported co emissions per capita recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -3.01 in 2008.
How does South Africa rank for imported or exported co emissions per capita?
South Africa ranks 113th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is imported or exported co emissions per capita rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.0%. 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 Imported or exported co emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Imported or exported co emissions per capita
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 4,063 data points, 1990–2023
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