IPPU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: IPPU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate was -3.75 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-3.75 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 76.7%
World rank
80th
of 116 countries
All-time high
83.94 % change on previous year
in 1984
All-time low
-51.07 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
62
1962–2023

IPPU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for ippu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in South Africa is -3.75 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 76.7% on the previous year and down 223.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ippu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 83.94 % change on previous year in 1984 and was at its lowest, -51.07 % change on previous year, in 1983.

South Africa ranks 80th of 116 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

IPPU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for IPPU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 4.42 % change on previous year
1963 4.87 % change on previous year +10.3%
1964 7.46 % change on previous year +53.1%
1965 9.67 % change on previous year +29.7%
1966 -0.6224 % change on previous year -106.4%
1967 4.38 % change on previous year -804.4%
1968 6 % change on previous year +36.9%
1969 3.77 % change on previous year -37.1%
1970 -9.09 % change on previous year -340.9%
1971 -10.4 % change on previous year +14.4%
1972 2.01 % change on previous year -119.3%
1973 3.83 % change on previous year +90.6%
1974 -6.11 % change on previous year -259.6%
1975 -21.55 % change on previous year +252.6%
1976 -5.15 % change on previous year -76.1%
1977 -14.33 % change on previous year +178.2%
1978 -8.8 % change on previous year -38.6%
1979 22.39 % change on previous year -354.4%
1980 -16.88 % change on previous year -175.4%
1981 -4.36 % change on previous year -74.1%
1982 -44.44 % change on previous year +918.4%
1983 -51.07 % change on previous year +14.9%
1984 83.94 % change on previous year -264.4%
1985 1.98 % change on previous year -97.6%
1986 -12.45 % change on previous year -727.5%
1987 4 % change on previous year -132.1%
1988 5.98 % change on previous year +49.6%
1989 2.02 % change on previous year -66.3%
1990 -1.98 % change on previous year -198.0%
1991 -8.87 % change on previous year +348.9%
1992 -11.06 % change on previous year +24.7%
1993 10.95 % change on previous year -198.9%
1994 24.66 % change on previous year +125.3%
1995 7.19 % change on previous year -70.8%
1996 -1.34 % change on previous year -118.7%
1997 13.95 % change on previous year -1138.9%
1998 15.22 % change on previous year +9.2%
1999 5.44 % change on previous year -64.3%
2000 15.48 % change on previous year +184.5%
2001 -12.77 % change on previous year -182.5%
2002 10.24 % change on previous year -180.2%
2003 11.28 % change on previous year +10.1%
2004 5.57 % change on previous year -50.7%
2005 -5.84 % change on previous year -204.9%
2006 7.6 % change on previous year -230.2%
2007 13.01 % change on previous year +71.2%
2008 -12.17 % change on previous year -193.5%
2009 -27.34 % change on previous year +124.6%
2010 46.65 % change on previous year -270.6%
2011 -0.1757 % change on previous year -100.4%
2012 -7.04 % change on previous year +3907.0%
2013 3.03 % change on previous year -143.0%
2014 13.79 % change on previous year +355.0%
2015 -5.82 % change on previous year -142.2%
2016 -8.06 % change on previous year +38.6%
2017 2.05 % change on previous year -125.5%
2018 4.75 % change on previous year +131.6%
2019 -5.76 % change on previous year -221.2%
2020 -25.37 % change on previous year +340.5%
2021 33.99 % change on previous year -234.0%
2022 -16.11 % change on previous year -147.4%
2023 -3.75 % change on previous year -76.7%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where IPPU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2012 -3907.0% -0.1757 % change on previous year -7.04 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.99 % change on previous year -0.6224 % change on previous year 9.67 % change on previous year 8
1970s -4.72 % change on previous year -21.55 % change on previous year 22.39 % change on previous year 10
1980s -3.13 % change on previous year -51.07 % change on previous year 83.94 % change on previous year 10
1990s 5.42 % change on previous year -11.06 % change on previous year 24.66 % change on previous year 10
2000s 0.5068 % change on previous year -27.34 % change on previous year 15.48 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.34 % change on previous year -8.06 % change on previous year 46.65 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.81 % change on previous year -25.37 % change on previous year 33.99 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 77 Finland -3.23 % change on previous year compare
  2. 78 Belgium-Luxembourg -3.24 % change on previous year compare
  3. 79 Egypt -3.73 % change on previous year compare
  4. 81 Brazil -3.97 % change on previous year compare
  5. 82 China, Taiwan Province of -4.29 % change on previous year compare
  6. 83 Australia -4.63 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is ippu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in South Africa?
Ippu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate in South Africa was -3.75 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest ippu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 83.94 % change on previous year in 1984.
What is the lowest ippu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -51.07 % change on previous year in 1983.
How does South Africa rank for ippu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 80th out of 116 countries with data for 2023.
Is ippu — emissions (ch4), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 223.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of IPPU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in IPPU — Emissions (CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
IPPU — Emissions (CH4), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
149 places, 7,173 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in IPPU — Emissions (CH4). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.