Industrial Wastewater — Emissions in Southern Africa

Southern Africa: Industrial Wastewater — Emissions was 95.91 kt in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
95.91 kt
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
20th
of 31 groups
All-time high
109.91 kt
in 1997
All-time low
92.24 kt
in 2000
Years of data
34
1990–2023

Industrial Wastewater — Emissions in Southern Africa, 1990–2023

02550751001990200620231990: 97.1 kt1991: 98 kt1992: 97.3 kt1993: 96.6 kt1994: 96.9 kt1995: 100 kt1996: 101.6 kt1997: 109.9 kt1998: 103 kt1999: 94.6 kt2000: 92.2 kt2001: 93.2 kt2002: 98.7 kt2003: 100.8 kt2004: 98.6 kt2005: 99.5 kt2006: 99.9 kt2007: 100.6 kt2008: 101.3 kt2009: 101.8 kt2010: 101.9 kt2011: 101.9 kt2012: 102.6 kt2013: 103.9 kt2014: 99.6 kt2015: 96.1 kt2016: 96.1 kt2017: 95.9 kt2018: 96 kt2019: 96 kt2020: 96 kt2021: 95.9 kt2022: 95.9 kt2023: 95.9 kt

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for industrial wastewater — emissions in Southern Africa is 95.91 kt, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 7.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, industrial wastewater — emissions in Southern Africa peaked at 109.91 kt in 1997 and was at its lowest, 92.24 kt, in 2000.

Southern Africa ranks 20th of 31 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 99.5 kt 94.59 kt 109.91 kt 10
2000s 98.66 kt 92.24 kt 101.84 kt 10
2010s 98.99 kt 95.88 kt 103.92 kt 10
2020s 95.94 kt 95.91 kt 96.03 kt 4

Countries ranked near Southern Africa

  1. 17 France 33.9 kt compare
  2. 18 Italy 33.68 kt compare
  3. 19 Japan 29.71 kt compare
  4. 20 Austria 28.71 kt compare
  5. 21 Spain 27.37 kt compare
  6. 22 Indonesia 25.73 kt compare
  7. 23 Pakistan 25.42 kt compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is industrial wastewater — emissions in Southern Africa?
Industrial wastewater — emissions in Southern Africa was 95.91 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest industrial wastewater — emissions recorded in Southern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 109.91 kt in 1997.
What is the lowest industrial wastewater — emissions recorded in Southern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 92.24 kt in 2000.
How does Southern Africa rank for industrial wastewater — emissions?
Southern Africa ranks 20th out of 31 groups with data for 2023.
Is industrial wastewater — emissions rising or falling in Southern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Southern 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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