Per capita co2 coal in South Africa
South Africa: Per capita co2 coal was 5.8 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5.8
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
7th
of 179 countries
All-time high
8.18
in 2008
All-time low
0.0051
in 1884
Years of data
141
1884–2024
Per capita co2 coal in South Africa, 1884–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 5.8 for per capita co2 coal in 2024.
The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and down 21.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co2 coal in South Africa peaked at 8.18 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0051, in 1884.
South Africa ranks 7th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0.0136 | 0.0051 | 0.0289 | 6 |
| 1890s | 0.5903 | 0.0635 | 1.2 | 10 |
| 1900s | 1.6 | 0.4513 | 2.5 | 10 |
| 1910s | 2.99 | 2.64 | 3.42 | 10 |
| 1920s | 3.51 | 2.92 | 3.76 | 10 |
| 1930s | 3.22 | 2.55 | 3.77 | 10 |
| 1940s | 4.4 | 3.83 | 4.69 | 10 |
| 1950s | 4.89 | 4.22 | 5.49 | 10 |
| 1960s | 5.51 | 5.32 | 5.82 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.78 | 5.56 | 6.29 | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.41 | 6.57 | 7.81 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.87 | 6.12 | 7.3 | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.5 | 6.78 | 8.18 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.07 | 6.42 | 7.77 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.88 | 5.72 | 6.18 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More climate change data for South Africa
- Share co2 vs population 0.9265 (2100)
- Population growth 1.1% (2025)
- Population, total 64.75 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 1.3% (2025)
- Urban population 41.32 million (2025)
- Urban population 63.8% (2025)
- Co2 emissions vs gdp 6.87 (2024)
- Cumulative co emissions 22.83 billion (2024)
- Co emissions per capita 6.87 (2024)
- Co2 per capita vs renewable electricity 6.87 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita co2 coal in South Africa?
- Per capita co2 coal in South Africa was 5.8 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita co2 coal recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8.18 in 2008.
- What is the lowest per capita co2 coal recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0051 in 1884.
- How does South Africa rank for per capita co2 coal?
- South Africa ranks 7th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is per capita co2 coal rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita co2 coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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