Per capita co2 flaring in South Africa
South Africa: Per capita co2 flaring was 0.0001 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Per capita co2 flaring in South Africa, 1994–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, per capita co2 flaring in South Africa stood at 0.0001. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is down 88.9% on the previous year and down 91.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita co2 flaring in South Africa peaked at 0.006 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0.0001, in 2024.
That places South Africa 99th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0037 | 0.0026 | 0.0053 | 6 |
| 2000s | 0.0047 | 0.0031 | 0.006 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0013 | 0.0005 | 0.0037 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0006 | 0.0001 | 0.0009 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 96 Jordan 0.0001 compare
- 97 Bangladesh 0.0001 compare
- 98 South Korea 0.0001 compare
- 100 Ireland 0 compare
- 101 Luxembourg 0 compare
- 102 Estonia 0 compare
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 flaring in South Africa?
- Per capita co2 flaring in South Africa was 0.0001 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita co2 flaring recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.006 in 2003.
- What is the lowest per capita co2 flaring recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for per capita co2 flaring?
- South Africa ranks 99th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is per capita co2 flaring rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.7%. 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 flaring. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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