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
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 110 Viet Nam -0.9926 compare
- 111 Lao People's Democratic Republic -1.22 compare
- 112 Iran (Islamic Republic of) -1.34 compare
- 114 Mongolia -2.21 compare
- 115 Russia -2.25 compare
- 116 Kazakhstan -3.62 compare
More climate change data for South Africa
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 34,365 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,741 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22,624 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 44.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 807.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,495 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,119 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 376.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 19.32 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 13.45 kt (2050)
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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