How does South Africa rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e)?

In 2023, South Africa ranked #166 out of 183 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e).

South Africa: Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e)

Name: South Africa: Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e)
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In 2023, South Africa's Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e) was -56.71.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was -23.07 . South Africa ranks #166 globally out of 183 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 47.

Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.CO2.LU.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: -10.64; 2018
Trough: -56.71; 2022
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -433.2%
10-year change: -24.4%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e)
2023	-56.7073
2022	-56.7073
2021	-37.0859
2020	-47.3304
2019	-37.0867
2018	-10.6353
2017	-14.6949
2016	-31.6724
2015	-14.3349
2014	-37.8185

About Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e)

Net flux of carbon dioxide (CO2) from Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry LULUCF, excluding non-ropical fires at the country level.

Indicator code: EN.GHG.CO2.LU.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) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e) in 2023?: In 2023, South Africa's Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e) was -56.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?: South Africa's Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Africa rank globally on Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e)?: In 2023, South Africa ranked #166 out of 183 countries reporting Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e).
How does South Africa's Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?: The global average for Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e) in 2023 was -23.07, so South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 47.
What is Carbon dioxide (CO2) net fluxes from LULUCF - Total excluding non-tropical fires (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?: Net flux of carbon dioxide (CO2) from Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry LULUCF, excluding non-ropical fires at the country level.

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