Share global co2 oil in South Africa
South Africa: Share global co2 oil was 0.4417 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.4417
Change on year
down 9.0%
World rank
35th
of 215 countries
All-time high
0.652
in 2009
All-time low
0
in 1884
Years of data
141
1884–2024
Share global co2 oil in South Africa, 1884–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0.4417 for share global co2 oil in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.0% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share global co2 oil in South Africa peaked at 0.652 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1884.
That places South Africa 35th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.3236 | 0.2983 | 0.3406 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.3318 | 0.2907 | 0.3724 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4105 | 0.3365 | 0.4622 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.5159 | 0.3436 | 0.5872 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3755 | 0.2525 | 0.456 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4144 | 0.2186 | 0.652 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4567 | 0.407 | 0.5327 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4741 | 0.4263 | 0.5204 | 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 share global co2 oil in South Africa?
- Share global co2 oil in South Africa was 0.4417 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share global co2 oil recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.652 in 2009.
- What is the lowest share global co2 oil recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1884.
- How does South Africa rank for share global co2 oil?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share global co2 oil rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. 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 Share global co2 oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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