Non-CO2 GHG emissions by sector (Mt CO2 eq) - Land-Use Change and in South Africa

South Africa: Non-CO2 GHG emissions by sector (Mt CO2 eq) - Land-Use Change and was 0.52 in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
0.52
Change on year
up 147.6%
World rank
26th
of 189 countries
All-time high
2.68
in 1998
All-time low
0.06
in 2001
Years of data
29
1990–2018

Non-CO2 GHG emissions by sector (Mt CO2 eq) - Land-Use Change and in South Africa, 1990–2018

01231990200420181990: 0.491991: 0.491992: 0.491993: 0.491994: 0.491995: 0.491996: 1.61997: 1.61998: 2.71999: 1.82000: 0.592001: 0.062002: 0.12003: 0.272004: 0.092005: 0.342006: 0.082007: 0.392008: 0.232009: 0.122010: 0.162011: 0.112012: 0.142013: 0.132014: 0.192015: 0.12016: 0.142017: 0.212018: 0.52

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

The most recent figure for non-co2 ghg emissions by sector (mt co2 eq) - land-use change and in South Africa is 0.52, measured in 2018.

The figure is up 147.6% on the previous year and up 126.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, non-co2 ghg emissions by sector (mt co2 eq) - land-use change and in South Africa peaked at 2.68 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.06, in 2001.

That places South Africa 26th out of 189 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Non-CO2 GHG emissions by sector (Mt CO2 eq) - Land-Use Change and in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Non-CO2 GHG emissions by sector (Mt CO2 eq) - Land-Use Change and Forestry in South Africa, 1990 to 2018.
Year Value Change
1990 0.49
1991 0.49 +0.0%
1992 0.49 +0.0%
1993 0.49 +0.0%
1994 0.49 +0.0%
1995 0.49 +0.0%
1996 1.56 +218.4%
1997 1.57 +0.6%
1998 2.68 +70.7%
1999 1.79 -33.2%
2000 0.59 -67.0%
2001 0.06 -89.8%
2002 0.1 +66.7%
2003 0.27 +170.0%
2004 0.09 -66.7%
2005 0.34 +277.8%
2006 0.08 -76.5%
2007 0.39 +387.5%
2008 0.23 -41.0%
2009 0.12 -47.8%
2010 0.16 +33.3%
2011 0.11 -31.2%
2012 0.14 +27.3%
2013 0.13 -7.1%
2014 0.19 +46.2%
2015 0.1 -47.4%
2016 0.14 +40.0%
2017 0.21 +50.0%
2018 0.52 +147.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.05 0.49 2.68 10
2000s 0.227 0.06 0.59 10
2010s 0.1889 0.1 0.52 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 23 Laos 0.69 compare
  2. 24 China 0.67 compare
  3. 25 Madagascar 0.6 compare
  4. 26 Cameroon 0.52 compare
  5. 28 Congo 0.44 compare
  6. 29 Vietnam 0.4 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is non-co2 ghg emissions by sector (mt co2 eq) - land-use change and in South Africa?
Non-co2 ghg emissions by sector (mt co2 eq) - land-use change and in South Africa was 0.52 in 2018, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest non-co2 ghg emissions by sector (mt co2 eq) - land-use change and recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 2.68 in 1998.
What is the lowest non-co2 ghg emissions by sector (mt co2 eq) - land-use change and recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.06 in 2001.
How does South Africa rank for non-co2 ghg emissions by sector (mt co2 eq) - land-use change and?
South Africa ranks 26th out of 189 countries with data for 2018.
Is non-co2 ghg emissions by sector (mt co2 eq) - land-use change and rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 126.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Non-CO2 GHG emissions by sector (Mt CO2 eq) - Land-Use Change and Forestry. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Non-CO2 GHG emissions by sector (Mt CO2 eq) - Land-Use Change and Forestry
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
189 places, 5,481 data points, 1990–2018
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