Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) in South Africa
South Africa: Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) was 516.34 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) in South Africa, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
In 2023, meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) in South Africa stood at 516.34 kt.
The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) in South Africa peaked at 630.24 kt in 2011 and was at its lowest, 36.6 kt, in 1969.
That places South Africa 24th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 48.78 kt | — |
| 1962 | 48.78 kt | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 50.8 kt | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 52.86 kt | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 42.69 kt | -19.2% |
| 1966 | 44.72 kt | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 42.69 kt | -4.5% |
| 1968 | 40.66 kt | -4.8% |
| 1969 | 36.6 kt | -10.0% |
| 1970 | 46.77 kt | +27.8% |
| 1971 | 61 kt | +30.4% |
| 1972 | 73.2 kt | +20.0% |
| 1973 | 87.43 kt | +19.4% |
| 1974 | 43.09 kt | -50.7% |
| 1975 | 44.72 kt | +3.8% |
| 1976 | 48.78 kt | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 52.86 kt | +8.4% |
| 1978 | 56.94 kt | +7.7% |
| 1979 | 56.94 kt | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 56.94 kt | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 56.94 kt | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 58.95 kt | +3.5% |
| 1983 | 61 kt | +3.5% |
| 1984 | 65.06 kt | +6.7% |
| 1985 | 73.2 kt | +12.5% |
| 1986 | 81.32 kt | +11.1% |
| 1987 | 89.46 kt | +10.0% |
| 1988 | 97.58 kt | +9.1% |
| 1989 | 105.72 kt | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 286.64 kt | +171.1% |
| 1991 | 263.9 kt | -7.9% |
| 1992 | 282.61 kt | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 296.82 kt | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 306.99 kt | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 322.05 kt | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 349.68 kt | +8.6% |
| 1997 | 372.08 kt | +6.4% |
| 1998 | 353.76 kt | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 372.08 kt | +5.2% |
| 2000 | 404.59 kt | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 449.31 kt | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 464.34 kt | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 453.09 kt | -2.4% |
| 2004 | 452.6 kt | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 354.99 kt | -21.6% |
| 2006 | 359.2 kt | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 412.71 kt | +14.9% |
| 2008 | 516.4 kt | +25.1% |
| 2009 | 585.52 kt | +13.4% |
| 2010 | 626.2 kt | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 630.24 kt | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 628.18 kt | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 470.05 kt | -25.2% |
| 2014 | 462.31 kt | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 512.04 kt | +10.8% |
| 2016 | 518.46 kt | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 524.67 kt | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 544.12 kt | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 555.37 kt | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 491.45 kt | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 524.67 kt | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 485.23 kt | -7.5% |
| 2023 | 516.34 kt | +6.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45.4 kt | 36.6 kt | 52.86 kt | 9 |
| 1970s | 57.17 kt | 43.09 kt | 87.43 kt | 10 |
| 1980s | 74.62 kt | 56.94 kt | 105.72 kt | 10 |
| 1990s | 320.66 kt | 263.9 kt | 372.08 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 445.28 kt | 354.99 kt | 585.52 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 547.16 kt | 462.31 kt | 630.24 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 504.42 kt | 485.23 kt | 524.67 kt | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) in South Africa?
- Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) in South Africa was 516.34 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 630.24 kt in 2011.
- What is the lowest meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.6 kt in 1969.
- How does South Africa rank for meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq)?
- South Africa ranks 24th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — emissions (co2eq) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Meat of chickens, fresh or chilled — Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions intensities contains analytical data on the intensity of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by agricultural commodity. This indicator is defined as greenhouse gas emissions per kg of product. Data are available for a set of agricultural commodities (e.g. rice and other cereals, meat, milk, eggs), by country, with global coverage.