Industrial Wastewater — Emissions in South Africa

South Africa: Industrial Wastewater — Emissions was 94.52 kt in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
94.52 kt
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
8th
of 206 countries
All-time high
107.71 kt
in 1997
All-time low
89.97 kt
in 2000
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Industrial Wastewater — Emissions in South Africa, 1990–2023

02550751001990200620231990: 95.6 kt1991: 96.4 kt1992: 95.8 kt1993: 95 kt1994: 95.3 kt1995: 97.8 kt1996: 99.3 kt1997: 107.7 kt1998: 101.1 kt1999: 92.6 kt2000: 90 kt2001: 91 kt2002: 96.3 kt2003: 98.1 kt2004: 96.1 kt2005: 96.9 kt2006: 97.4 kt2007: 98.1 kt2008: 98.7 kt2009: 99.3 kt2010: 99.3 kt2011: 99.2 kt2012: 99.9 kt2013: 101.2 kt2014: 97.1 kt2015: 94.5 kt2016: 94.6 kt2017: 94.4 kt2018: 94.5 kt2019: 94.5 kt2020: 94.5 kt2021: 94.5 kt2022: 94.5 kt2023: 94.5 kt

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

Analysis

South Africa recorded 94.52 kt for industrial wastewater — emissions in 2023.

That represents a change of down 6.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial wastewater — emissions in South Africa peaked at 107.71 kt in 1997 and was at its lowest, 89.97 kt, in 2000.

South Africa ranks 8th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 97.66 kt 92.55 kt 107.71 kt 10
2000s 96.2 kt 89.97 kt 99.31 kt 10
2010s 96.91 kt 94.36 kt 101.17 kt 10
2020s 94.52 kt 94.52 kt 94.52 kt 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 5 China, mainland 316.43 kt compare
  2. 6 Poland 225.78 kt compare
  3. 7 Republic of Korea 180.34 kt compare
  4. 9 Russian Federation 72.27 kt compare
  5. 10 Hungary 65.12 kt compare
  6. 11 Greece 60.46 kt compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industrial wastewater — emissions in South Africa?
Industrial wastewater — emissions in South Africa was 94.52 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial wastewater — emissions recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 107.71 kt in 1997.
What is the lowest industrial wastewater — emissions recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 89.97 kt in 2000.
How does South Africa rank for industrial wastewater — emissions?
South Africa ranks 8th out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
Is industrial wastewater — emissions rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this South 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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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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