Savanna — Emissions in South Africa

South Africa: Savanna — Emissions was 0.2716 kt in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.2716 kt
Change on year
up 108.4%
World rank
33rd
of 221 countries
All-time high
1.51 kt
in 1996
All-time low
0.0896 kt
in 2022
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Savanna — Emissions in South Africa, 1990–2024

00.511.51990200720241990: 0.367 kt1991: 0.367 kt1992: 0.367 kt1993: 0.367 kt1994: 0.367 kt1995: 0.367 kt1996: 1.5 kt1997: 1.2 kt1998: 1.5 kt1999: 1.4 kt2000: 1.4 kt2001: 0.152 kt2002: 0.135 kt2003: 0.12 kt2004: 0.097 kt2005: 0.145 kt2006: 0.113 kt2007: 0.174 kt2008: 0.179 kt2009: 0.172 kt2010: 0.188 kt2011: 0.138 kt2012: 0.21 kt2013: 0.208 kt2014: 0.207 kt2015: 0.098 kt2016: 0.102 kt2017: 0.105 kt2018: 0.091 kt2019: 0.172 kt2020: 0.103 kt2021: 0.137 kt2022: 0.09 kt2023: 0.13 kt2024: 0.272 kt

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.

Analysis

The most recent figure for savanna — emissions in South Africa is 0.2716 kt, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 108.4% on the previous year and up 31.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, savanna — emissions in South Africa peaked at 1.51 kt in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.0896 kt, in 2022.

South Africa ranks 33rd of 221 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Savanna — Emissions in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Savanna — Emissions (N2O) in South Africa, 1990 to 2024.
Year kt Change
1990 0.367 kt
1991 0.367 kt +0.0%
1992 0.367 kt +0.0%
1993 0.367 kt +0.0%
1994 0.367 kt +0.0%
1995 0.367 kt +0.0%
1996 1.51 kt +310.4%
1997 1.25 kt -17.1%
1998 1.51 kt +20.6%
1999 1.41 kt -6.1%
2000 1.43 kt +1.1%
2001 0.152 kt -89.4%
2002 0.1347 kt -11.4%
2003 0.1201 kt -10.8%
2004 0.0966 kt -19.6%
2005 0.145 kt +50.1%
2006 0.1134 kt -21.8%
2007 0.1736 kt +53.1%
2008 0.1795 kt +3.4%
2009 0.1725 kt -3.9%
2010 0.1881 kt +9.0%
2011 0.1378 kt -26.7%
2012 0.2105 kt +52.8%
2013 0.2076 kt -1.4%
2014 0.2071 kt -0.2%
2015 0.0977 kt -52.8%
2016 0.102 kt +4.4%
2017 0.1049 kt +2.8%
2018 0.0909 kt -13.3%
2019 0.1716 kt +88.8%
2020 0.1033 kt -39.8%
2021 0.1374 kt +33.0%
2022 0.0896 kt -34.8%
2023 0.1303 kt +45.4%
2024 0.2716 kt +108.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0.7877 kt 0.367 kt 1.51 kt 10
2000s 0.2717 kt 0.0966 kt 1.43 kt 10
2010s 0.1518 kt 0.0909 kt 0.2105 kt 10
2020s 0.1464 kt 0.0896 kt 0.2716 kt 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 30 Sudan 0.3473 kt compare
  2. 31 Cabo Verde 0 kt
  3. 31 Chad 0.3307 kt compare
  4. 32 Togo 0.288 kt compare
  5. 34 Zimbabwe 0.2591 kt compare
  6. 35 Malawi 0.2531 kt compare
  7. 36 Nicaragua 0.2374 kt compare

See the full ranking of 274 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is savanna — emissions in South Africa?
Savanna — emissions in South Africa was 0.2716 kt in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest savanna — emissions recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 1.51 kt in 1996.
What is the lowest savanna — emissions recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0896 kt in 2022.
How does South Africa rank for savanna — emissions?
South Africa ranks 33rd out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
Is savanna — emissions rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 31.1%. 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 Savanna — Emissions (N2O). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Savanna — Emissions (N2O)
Unit
kt
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
274 places, 9,364 data points, 1990–2024
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