How does South Africa rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?

In 2024, South Africa ranked #30 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).

South Africa: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

Name: South Africa: Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
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In 2024, South Africa's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 44.48.

That's down 6.8% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 35.76 . South Africa ranks #30 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 47.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.TR.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Highlights

Peak: 55.41; 2017
Trough: 43.20; 2005
1-year change: -6.8%
5-year change: -13.0%; -2.8% / yr
10-year change: -13.1%; -1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)
2024	44.4842
2023	47.7203
2022	47.7786
2021	48.0146
2020	43.6994
2019	51.1454
2018	54.2412
2017	55.4110
2016	51.3555
2015	53.5540

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)

A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.TR.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment

Environmental data note: Environmental indicators like CO2 emissions often lag by 2–3 years due to the complexity of data collection. Values represent actual measured or estimated emissions, not policy targets.

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024?: In 2024, South Africa's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) was 44.48, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: South Africa's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) fell 6.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e)?: In 2024, South Africa ranked #30 out of 194 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e).
How does South Africa's Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 35.76, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 47.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Transport (Energy) (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: A measure of annual emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the six Kyoto greenhouse gases (GHG), from the transportation sector (subsector of the energy sector) including IPCC 2006 codes 1.A.3.a Civil Aviation, 1.A.3.b_noRES Road Transportation no resuspension, 1.A.3.c Railways, 1.A.3.d Water-borne Navigation, 1.A.3.e Other Transportation. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).

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Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.TR.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.