Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore in South Africa
South Africa: Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore was 630.64 current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
630.64 current US$
Change on year
up 9.9%
World rank
16th
of 57 countries
All-time high
1,627 current US$
in 2008
All-time low
0 current US$
in 1995
Years of data
26
1995–2020
Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore in South Africa, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 630.64 current US$ for nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore in 2020.
That represents a change of up 9.9% on the previous year and down 58.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore in South Africa peaked at 1,627 current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1995.
That places South Africa 16th out of 57 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 14.71 current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 2.73 current US$ | -81.5% |
| 1998 | 49.59 current US$ | +1717.8% |
| 1999 | 22.18 current US$ | -55.3% |
| 2000 | 28.19 current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2001 | 78.12 current US$ | +177.1% |
| 2002 | 103.03 current US$ | +31.9% |
| 2003 | 38.83 current US$ | -62.3% |
| 2004 | 212.62 current US$ | +447.5% |
| 2005 | 521.92 current US$ | +145.5% |
| 2006 | 566.95 current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 1,226 current US$ | +116.3% |
| 2008 | 1,627 current US$ | +32.7% |
| 2009 | 668.84 current US$ | -58.9% |
| 2010 | 1,511 current US$ | +125.9% |
| 2011 | 1,590 current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 1,127 current US$ | -29.1% |
| 2013 | 1,194 current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 701.85 current US$ | -41.2% |
| 2015 | 124.47 current US$ | -82.3% |
| 2016 | 257.2 current US$ | +106.6% |
| 2017 | 409.5 current US$ | +59.2% |
| 2018 | 313.71 current US$ | -23.4% |
| 2019 | 574 current US$ | +83.0% |
| 2020 | 630.64 current US$ | +9.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17.84 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 49.59 current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 507.23 current US$ | 28.19 current US$ | 1,627 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 780.32 current US$ | 124.47 current US$ | 1,590 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 630.64 current US$ | 630.64 current US$ | 630.64 current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 13 Iran, Islamic Republic of 875.19 current US$ compare
- 14 Sierra Leone 865.83 current US$ compare
- 15 Bosnia and Herzegovina 681.08 current US$ compare
- 17 Austria 479.93 current US$ compare
- 18 Norway 456.35 current US$ compare
- 19 Peru 377.18 current US$ compare
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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)
- 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 nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore in South Africa?
- Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore in South Africa was 630.64 current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,627 current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1995.
- How does South Africa rank for nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore?
- South Africa ranks 16th out of 57 countries with data for 2020.
- Is nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.3%. 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 per capita, metals and minerals: iron ore (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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