Industrial Wastewater — Emissions in Africa

Africa: Industrial Wastewater — Emissions was 181.98 kt in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
181.98 kt
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
15th
of 36 groups
All-time high
235.9 kt
in 2011
All-time low
177.5 kt
in 1993
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Industrial Wastewater — Emissions in Africa, 1990–2023

0501001502002501990200620231990: 178.4 kt1991: 180.1 kt1992: 179.6 kt1993: 177.5 kt1994: 179 kt1995: 189.8 kt1996: 196.1 kt1997: 209.4 kt1998: 200.2 kt1999: 192.7 kt2000: 192.5 kt2001: 196.1 kt2002: 204.9 kt2003: 203 kt2004: 197.4 kt2005: 200.9 kt2006: 199.2 kt2007: 201.7 kt2008: 217 kt2009: 223.4 kt2010: 214.1 kt2011: 235.9 kt2012: 227.8 kt2013: 232.9 kt2014: 201.2 kt2015: 188 kt2016: 184.4 kt2017: 184.7 kt2018: 185.6 kt2019: 185.6 kt2020: 185.6 kt2021: 182 kt2022: 182 kt2023: 182 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for industrial wastewater — emissions in Africa is 181.98 kt, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 21.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial wastewater — emissions in Africa peaked at 235.9 kt in 2011 and was at its lowest, 177.5 kt, in 1993.

That places Africa 15th out of 36 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 188.28 kt 177.5 kt 209.44 kt 10
2000s 203.61 kt 192.47 kt 223.39 kt 10
2010s 204.01 kt 184.42 kt 235.9 kt 10
2020s 182.87 kt 181.98 kt 185.56 kt 4

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 12 Greece 60.46 kt compare
  2. 13 Belgium-Luxembourg 60 kt compare
  3. 14 Colombia 58.45 kt compare
  4. 15 Portugal 45.8 kt compare
  5. 16 Germany 45.32 kt compare
  6. 17 India 39.55 kt compare
  7. 18 France 33.9 kt compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industrial wastewater — emissions in Africa?
Industrial wastewater — emissions in Africa was 181.98 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial wastewater — emissions recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 235.9 kt in 2011.
What is the lowest industrial wastewater — emissions recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 177.5 kt in 1993.
How does Africa rank for industrial wastewater — emissions?
Africa ranks 15th out of 36 groups with data for 2023.
Is industrial wastewater — emissions rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Industrial Wastewater — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Industrial Wastewater — Emissions (CH4)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
258 places, 8,553 data points, 1990–2023
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