Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals in South Africa
South Africa: Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals was 2,026 current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
2,026 current US$
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
22nd
of 116 countries
All-time high
2,832 current US$
in 2011
All-time low
200.88 current US$
in 2003
Years of data
26
1995–2020
Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals in South Africa, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 2,026 current US$ for nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals in 2020.
The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals in South Africa peaked at 2,832 current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 200.88 current US$, in 2003.
South Africa ranks 22nd of 116 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 497.25 current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 960.17 current US$ | +93.1% |
| 1997 | 629.18 current US$ | -34.5% |
| 1998 | 553.33 current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1999 | 374.66 current US$ | -32.3% |
| 2000 | 545.4 current US$ | +45.6% |
| 2001 | 382.52 current US$ | -29.9% |
| 2002 | 451.98 current US$ | +18.2% |
| 2003 | 200.88 current US$ | -55.6% |
| 2004 | 429.98 current US$ | +114.1% |
| 2005 | 852.16 current US$ | +98.2% |
| 2006 | 1,396 current US$ | +63.8% |
| 2007 | 2,212 current US$ | +58.5% |
| 2008 | 2,721 current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2009 | 1,486 current US$ | -45.4% |
| 2010 | 2,401 current US$ | +61.6% |
| 2011 | 2,832 current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2012 | 2,047 current US$ | -27.7% |
| 2013 | 1,856 current US$ | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 1,191 current US$ | -35.8% |
| 2015 | 456.3 current US$ | -61.7% |
| 2016 | 649.61 current US$ | +42.4% |
| 2017 | 685.76 current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 523.35 current US$ | -23.7% |
| 2019 | 2,123 current US$ | +305.7% |
| 2020 | 2,026 current US$ | -4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 602.92 current US$ | 374.66 current US$ | 960.17 current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 1,068 current US$ | 200.88 current US$ | 2,721 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,477 current US$ | 456.3 current US$ | 2,832 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,026 current US$ | 2,026 current US$ | 2,026 current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 19 Kyrgyzstan 2,189 current US$ compare
- 20 Namibia 2,164 current US$ compare
- 21 Dominican Republic 2,081 current US$ compare
- 23 New Zealand 1,986 current US$ compare
- 24 Burkina Faso 1,824 current US$ compare
- 25 Bolivia 1,742 current US$ 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 nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals in South Africa?
- Nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals in South Africa was 2,026 current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2,832 current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 200.88 current US$ in 2003.
- How does South Africa rank for nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals?
- South Africa ranks 22nd out of 116 countries with data for 2020.
- Is nonrenewable natural capital per capita, metals and minerals rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. 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, sub-index, total (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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