Nonrenewable natural capital, total in South Africa
South Africa: Nonrenewable natural capital, total was 201.17 billion current US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
201.17 billion current US$
Change on year
down 21.3%
World rank
18th
of 151 countries
All-time high
588.86 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
17.77 billion current US$
in 1999
Years of data
26
1995–2020
Nonrenewable natural capital, total in South Africa, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for nonrenewable natural capital, total in South Africa is 201.17 billion current US$, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.3% on the previous year and down 48.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, nonrenewable natural capital, total in South Africa peaked at 588.86 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 17.77 billion current US$, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 18th of 151 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Nonrenewable natural capital, total in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 43.54 billion current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 60.38 billion current US$ | +38.7% |
| 1997 | 46.50 billion current US$ | -23.0% |
| 1998 | 26.46 billion current US$ | -43.1% |
| 1999 | 17.77 billion current US$ | -32.8% |
| 2000 | 52.13 billion current US$ | +193.4% |
| 2001 | 76.18 billion current US$ | +46.1% |
| 2002 | 59.02 billion current US$ | -22.5% |
| 2003 | 59.94 billion current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 182.88 billion current US$ | +205.1% |
| 2005 | 176.41 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 220.38 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 2007 | 325.19 billion current US$ | +47.6% |
| 2008 | 588.86 billion current US$ | +81.1% |
| 2009 | 246.48 billion current US$ | -58.1% |
| 2010 | 393.74 billion current US$ | +59.7% |
| 2011 | 489.99 billion current US$ | +24.4% |
| 2012 | 341.25 billion current US$ | -30.4% |
| 2013 | 277.76 billion current US$ | -18.6% |
| 2014 | 197.24 billion current US$ | -29.0% |
| 2015 | 101.44 billion current US$ | -48.6% |
| 2016 | 168.04 billion current US$ | +65.6% |
| 2017 | 245.79 billion current US$ | +46.3% |
| 2018 | 292.74 billion current US$ | +19.1% |
| 2019 | 255.56 billion current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2020 | 201.17 billion current US$ | -21.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 201.17 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.24 billion current US$, 19.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 201.17 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.38 billion current US$, 31.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.93 billion current US$ | 17.77 billion current US$ | 60.38 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 198.75 billion current US$ | 52.13 billion current US$ | 588.86 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 276.35 billion current US$ | 101.44 billion current US$ | 489.99 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 201.17 billion current US$ | 201.17 billion current US$ | 201.17 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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, total in South Africa?
- Nonrenewable natural capital, total in South Africa was 201.17 billion current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest nonrenewable natural capital, total recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 588.86 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest nonrenewable natural capital, total recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.77 billion current US$ in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for nonrenewable natural capital, total?
- South Africa ranks 18th out of 151 countries with data for 2020.
- Is nonrenewable natural capital, total rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.9%. 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, total (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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