South Africa: Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
In , South Africa's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 569.81.
That's up 2.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 253.50 . South Africa ranks #17 globally out of 203 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 47.
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.ALL.MT.CE.AR5) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
Highlights
- Peak
- 610.89
- Trough
- 549.40
- 1-year change
- +2.6%
- 5-year change
- -5.8%
- -1.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- -6.7%
- -0.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) |
|---|---|
| 569.8096 | |
| 555.4453 | |
| 556.0799 | |
| 575.4292 | |
| 576.9990 | |
| 604.7019 | |
| 600.3929 | |
| 599.0716 | |
| 582.2042 | |
| 584.9499 |
About Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)
A measure of annual emissions of the six greenhouse gases (GHG) covered by the Kyoto Protocol (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulphurhexafluoride (SF6)) from the energy, industry, waste, and agriculture sectors, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties. 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.ALL.MT.CE.AR5 • Category: Environment
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Africa's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) was 569.81, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rising or falling?
- South Africa's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) rose 2.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e)?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #17 out of 203 countries reporting Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e).
- How does South Africa's Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) in 2024 was 253.50, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 47.
- What is Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e) and how is it measured?
- A measure of annual emissions of the six greenhouse gases (GHG) covered by the Kyoto Protocol (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulphurhexafluoride (SF6)) from the energy, industry, waste, and agriculture sectors, standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values. This measure excludes GHG fluxes caused by Land Use Change Land Use and Forestry (LULUCF), as these fluxes have larger uncertainties. The measure is standardized to carbon dioxide equivalent values using the Global Warming Potential (GWP) factors of IPCC's 5th Assessment Report (AR5).
Source: World Bank Open Data (EN.GHG.ALL.MT.CE.AR5), CC BY 4.0.