Production vs consumption co2 emissions in South Africa
South Africa: Production vs consumption co2 emissions was 439.83 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Production vs consumption co2 emissions in South Africa, 1884–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 439.83 million for production vs consumption co2 emissions in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 8.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, production vs consumption co2 emissions in South Africa peaked at 494.67 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 21,984, in 1884.
South Africa ranks 15th of 215 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 | 61,067 | 21,984 | 131,904 | 6 |
| 1890s | 2.92 million | 296,784 | 6.05 million | 10 |
| 1900s | 9.07 million | 2.33 million | 14.97 million | 10 |
| 1910s | 19.71 million | 16.34 million | 23.34 million | 10 |
| 1920s | 27.64 million | 21.79 million | 30.77 million | 10 |
| 1930s | 31.50 million | 23.46 million | 40.16 million | 10 |
| 1940s | 52.30 million | 41.52 million | 60.59 million | 10 |
| 1950s | 79.22 million | 60.91 million | 96.25 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 120.61 million | 97.85 million | 143.14 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 183.77 million | 149.62 million | 218.67 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 303.96 million | 228.20 million | 342.66 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 346.21 million | 301.33 million | 385.21 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 425.73 million | 356.50 million | 494.67 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 461.99 million | 440.01 million | 481.64 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 436.00 million | 428.78 million | 439.83 million | 5 |
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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 production vs consumption co2 emissions in South Africa?
- Production vs consumption co2 emissions in South Africa was 439.83 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest production vs consumption co2 emissions recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 494.67 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest production vs consumption co2 emissions recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,984 in 1884.
- How does South Africa rank for production vs consumption co2 emissions?
- South Africa ranks 15th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is production vs consumption co2 emissions rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.7%. 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 Production vs consumption co2 emissions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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