Gap to reaching the target of art in South Africa
South Africa: Gap to reaching the target of art was 80.56 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gap to reaching the target of art in South Africa, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, gap to reaching the target of art in South Africa stood at 80.56. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 63.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gap to reaching the target of art in South Africa peaked at 80.56 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.
South Africa ranks 50th of 149 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.62 | 0.1715 | 18.94 | 10 |
| 2010s | 51.36 | 25.04 | 72.77 | 10 |
| 2020s | 78 | 75 | 80.56 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 47 Portugal 81.95 compare
- 48 Mozambique 81.88 compare
- 49 Tajikistan 81.19 compare
- 51 Cape Verde 80.28 compare
- 52 Peru 80.07 compare
- 53 Argentina 79.28 compare
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gap to reaching the target of art in South Africa?
- Gap to reaching the target of art in South Africa was 80.56 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gap to reaching the target of art recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 80.56 in 2024.
- What is the lowest gap to reaching the target of art recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for gap to reaching the target of art?
- South Africa ranks 50th out of 149 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gap to reaching the target of art rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.5%. 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 Gap to reaching the target of art. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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