Nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total in South Africa
South Africa: Nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total was 119.12 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
119.12 billion current US$
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
15th
of 116 countries
All-time high
148.54 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
9.66 billion current US$
in 2003
Years of data
26
1995–2020
Nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total in South Africa, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2020, nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total in South Africa stood at 119.12 billion current US$.
The figure is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total in South Africa peaked at 148.54 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 9.66 billion current US$, in 2003.
South Africa ranks 15th of 116 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 21.87 billion current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 42.88 billion current US$ | +96.1% |
| 1997 | 28.49 billion current US$ | -33.6% |
| 1998 | 25.37 billion current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1999 | 17.37 billion current US$ | -31.5% |
| 2000 | 25.53 billion current US$ | +47.0% |
| 2001 | 18.07 billion current US$ | -29.2% |
| 2002 | 21.54 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2003 | 9.66 billion current US$ | -55.1% |
| 2004 | 20.88 billion current US$ | +116.1% |
| 2005 | 41.77 billion current US$ | +100.1% |
| 2006 | 69.08 billion current US$ | +65.4% |
| 2007 | 110.60 billion current US$ | +60.1% |
| 2008 | 137.58 billion current US$ | +24.4% |
| 2009 | 76.05 billion current US$ | -44.7% |
| 2010 | 124.35 billion current US$ | +63.5% |
| 2011 | 148.54 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2012 | 108.80 billion current US$ | -26.8% |
| 2013 | 99.99 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 65.19 billion current US$ | -34.8% |
| 2015 | 25.50 billion current US$ | -60.9% |
| 2016 | 36.65 billion current US$ | +43.8% |
| 2017 | 38.84 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2018 | 30.01 billion current US$ | -22.7% |
| 2019 | 123.33 billion current US$ | +311.0% |
| 2020 | 119.12 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.20 billion current US$ | 17.37 billion current US$ | 42.88 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 53.08 billion current US$ | 9.66 billion current US$ | 137.58 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 80.12 billion current US$ | 25.50 billion current US$ | 148.54 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 119.12 billion current US$ | 119.12 billion current US$ | 119.12 billion current US$ | 1 |
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
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- 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 nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total in South Africa?
- Nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total in South Africa was 119.12 billion current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 148.54 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.66 billion current US$ in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total?
- South Africa ranks 15th out of 116 countries with data for 2020.
- Is nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. 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 Nonrenewable natural capital, metals and minerals, sub-index, total (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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