Sugar cane — Burning crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Sugar cane — Burning crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate was 2.54 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2.54 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 69.2%
World rank
18th
of 100 countries
All-time high
25 % change on previous year
in 1963
All-time low
-12.4 % change on previous year
in 1983
Years of data
62
1962–2023

Sugar cane — Burning crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962–2023

-100102030196219922023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for sugar cane — burning crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate in South Africa is 2.54 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 69.2% on the previous year and down 25.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sugar cane — burning crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 25 % change on previous year in 1963 and was at its lowest, -12.4 % change on previous year, in 1983.

South Africa ranks 18th of 100 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Sugar cane — Burning crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Sugar cane — Burning crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1962 to 2023.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 0 % change on previous year —
1963 25 % change on previous year —
1964 9.09 % change on previous year -63.6%
1965 15 % change on previous year +65.0%
1966 14.49 % change on previous year -3.4%
1967 15.19 % change on previous year +4.8%
1968 -8.79 % change on previous year -157.9%
1969 1.2 % change on previous year -113.7%
1970 -10.71 % change on previous year -989.3%
1971 10.67 % change on previous year -199.6%
1972 -1.2 % change on previous year -111.3%
1973 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1974 3.66 % change on previous year —
1975 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1976 8.24 % change on previous year —
1977 7.61 % change on previous year -7.6%
1978 -2.02 % change on previous year -126.6%
1979 2.06 % change on previous year -202.1%
1980 -2.02 % change on previous year -198.0%
1981 20.62 % change on previous year -1120.6%
1982 3.42 % change on previous year -83.4%
1983 -12.4 % change on previous year -462.6%
1984 16.98 % change on previous year -237.0%
1985 -2.42 % change on previous year -114.2%
1986 3.31 % change on previous year -236.6%
1987 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1988 0.8 % change on previous year —
1989 -6.35 % change on previous year -893.7%
1990 1.69 % change on previous year -126.7%
1991 5 % change on previous year +195.0%
1992 -3.17 % change on previous year -163.5%
1993 0.8197 % change on previous year -125.8%
1994 4.88 % change on previous year +495.1%
1995 -3.88 % change on previous year -179.5%
1996 9.68 % change on previous year -349.7%
1997 -0.7353 % change on previous year -107.6%
1998 6.67 % change on previous year -1006.7%
1999 -0.6944 % change on previous year -110.4%
2000 2.8 % change on previous year -502.8%
2001 0.6803 % change on previous year -75.7%
2002 -1.35 % change on previous year -298.6%
2003 1.37 % change on previous year -201.4%
2004 -2.7 % change on previous year -297.3%
2005 0.6944 % change on previous year -125.7%
2006 -4.14 % change on previous year -695.9%
2007 0.7194 % change on previous year -117.4%
2008 -6.43 % change on previous year -993.6%
2009 -3.05 % change on previous year -52.5%
2010 -3.15 % change on previous year +3.1%
2011 -6.5 % change on previous year +106.5%
2012 1.74 % change on previous year -126.7%
2013 3.42 % change on previous year +96.6%
2014 2.48 % change on previous year -27.5%
2015 -4.84 % change on previous year -295.2%
2016 -3.39 % change on previous year -29.9%
2017 1.75 % change on previous year -151.8%
2018 8.62 % change on previous year +391.4%
2019 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2020 -10.32 % change on previous year —
2021 -3.54 % change on previous year -65.7%
2022 8.26 % change on previous year -333.3%
2023 2.54 % change on previous year -69.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 8.9 % change on previous year -8.79 % change on previous year 25 % change on previous year 8
1970s 1.83 % change on previous year -10.71 % change on previous year 10.67 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2.19 % change on previous year -12.4 % change on previous year 20.62 % change on previous year 10
1990s 2.03 % change on previous year -3.88 % change on previous year 9.68 % change on previous year 10
2000s -1.14 % change on previous year -6.43 % change on previous year 2.8 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.013 % change on previous year -6.5 % change on previous year 8.62 % change on previous year 10
2020s -0.7645 % change on previous year -10.32 % change on previous year 8.26 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 16 Indonesia 3.14 % change on previous year compare
  2. 17 Myanmar 2.67 % change on previous year compare
  3. 19 Mexico 2.49 % change on previous year compare
  4. 20 Brazil 1.82 % change on previous year compare
  5. 21 Philippines 1.64 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is sugar cane — burning crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate in South Africa?
Sugar cane — burning crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate in South Africa was 2.54 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest sugar cane — burning crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 25 % change on previous year in 1963.
What is the lowest sugar cane — burning crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -12.4 % change on previous year in 1983.
How does South Africa rank for sugar cane — burning crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate?
South Africa ranks 18th out of 100 countries with data for 2023.
Is sugar cane — burning crop residues (emissions n2o), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 25.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Sugar cane — Burning crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Sugar cane — Burning crop residues (Emissions N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Sugar cane — Burning crop residues (Emissions N2O), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
130 places, 7,209 data points, 1962–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Sugar cane — Burning crop residues (Emissions N2O). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.