Per capita co2 international aviation in South Africa

South Africa: Per capita co2 international aviation was 49.85 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
49.85
Change on year
up 28.1%
World rank
105th
of 192 countries
All-time high
77.74
in 2017
All-time low
21.58
in 2021
Years of data
11
2013–2023

Per capita co2 international aviation in South Africa, 2013–2023

204060802013201820232013: 76.22014: 75.82015: 74.92016: 75.42017: 77.72018: 76.92019: 76.62020: 27.32021: 21.62022: 38.92023: 49.9

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for per capita co2 international aviation in South Africa is 49.85, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 28.1% on the previous year and down 34.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, per capita co2 international aviation in South Africa peaked at 77.74 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 21.58, in 2021.

South Africa ranks 105th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Per capita co2 international aviation in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Per capita co2 international aviation in South Africa, 2013 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2013 76.22
2014 75.76 -0.6%
2015 74.9 -1.1%
2016 75.44 +0.7%
2017 77.74 +3.0%
2018 76.89 -1.1%
2019 76.6 -0.4%
2020 27.28 -64.4%
2021 21.58 -20.9%
2022 38.91 +80.3%
2023 49.85 +28.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 76.22 74.9 77.74 7
2020s 34.4 21.58 49.85 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 102 Kiribati 52.8 compare
  2. 103 Sri Lanka 51.14 compare
  3. 104 Colombia 50.75 compare
  4. 106 Peru 48.49 compare
  5. 107 Bosnia and Herzegovina 43.82 compare
  6. 108 Slovenia 43.09 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is per capita co2 international aviation in South Africa?
Per capita co2 international aviation in South Africa was 49.85 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest per capita co2 international aviation recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 77.74 in 2017.
What is the lowest per capita co2 international aviation recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 21.58 in 2021.
How does South Africa rank for per capita co2 international aviation?
South Africa ranks 105th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is per capita co2 international aviation rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita co2 international aviation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Per capita co2 international aviation
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 2,242 data points, 2013–2024
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