Total Energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — Emissions in South Africa
South Africa: Total Energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — Emissions was 5.72 kt in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total Energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — Emissions in South Africa, 1990–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kt.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — emissions in South Africa is 5.72 kt, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 41.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — emissions in South Africa peaked at 10.02 kt in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0898 kt, in 1990.
That places South Africa 5th out of 144 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — Emissions in South Africa, year by year
| Year | kt | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0.0898 kt | — |
| 1991 | 0.1055 kt | +17.5% |
| 1992 | 0.1242 kt | +17.7% |
| 1993 | 0.146 kt | +17.6% |
| 1994 | 0.1481 kt | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 0.1392 kt | -6.0% |
| 1996 | 0.1608 kt | +15.5% |
| 1997 | 0.1321 kt | -17.8% |
| 1998 | 0.4329 kt | +227.7% |
| 1999 | 0.42 kt | -3.0% |
| 2000 | 0.4052 kt | -3.5% |
| 2001 | 0.4943 kt | +22.0% |
| 2002 | 0.5444 kt | +10.1% |
| 2003 | 0.5909 kt | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 0.5888 kt | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 0.6004 kt | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 0.5626 kt | -6.3% |
| 2007 | 0.4975 kt | -11.6% |
| 2008 | 0.4482 kt | -9.9% |
| 2009 | 0.4727 kt | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 1.64 kt | +246.8% |
| 2011 | 5.98 kt | +264.7% |
| 2012 | 9.37 kt | +56.7% |
| 2013 | 9.83 kt | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 10.02 kt | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 8.86 kt | -11.6% |
| 2016 | 6.11 kt | -31.1% |
| 2017 | 6.84 kt | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 9.53 kt | +39.2% |
| 2019 | 6.42 kt | -32.6% |
| 2020 | 5.88 kt | -8.5% |
| 2021 | 5.84 kt | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 5.72 kt | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 5.72 kt | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.1899 kt | 0.0898 kt | 0.4329 kt | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5205 kt | 0.4052 kt | 0.6004 kt | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.46 kt | 1.64 kt | 10.02 kt | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.79 kt | 5.72 kt | 5.88 kt | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 2 China, mainland 116.1 kt compare
- 3 OECD 35.83 kt compare
- 4 Poland 12.3 kt compare
- 6 Canada 5.13 kt compare
- 7 Kazakhstan 4.05 kt compare
- 8 Russian Federation 1.39 kt compare
More climate change data for South Africa
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 34,365 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 11,741 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 22,624 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 44.31 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 807.99 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 5,495 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 5,119 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 376.6 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 19.32 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 13.45 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — emissions in South Africa?
- Total energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — emissions in South Africa was 5.72 kt in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — emissions recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 10.02 kt in 2014.
- What is the lowest total energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — emissions recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0898 kt in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for total energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — emissions?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 144 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — emissions rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. 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 Total Energy (excl.eletricity & heat) — Emissions (CH4). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions from Energy use in agriculture contains data on energy used in agriculture (including forestry, aquaculture and fisheries), for instance to operate machinery, irrigate, heat stables, operate aquaculture ponds and fishing vessels, and related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It also includes on-farm use of, and related GHG emissions from, electricity and heat generated off-farm. Data are available by country and regional groups with global coverage and are updated annually.