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Power sector CO2 emissions in South Africa
South Africa: 439.8 million tonnes (fossil CO2 emissions, 2024), +0.7% on 2023.
- 439.8 million tonnes Latest · 2024
- +0.7% vs 2023
- 35Records · 1 measures
Annual · 1 publisher · Next period 2025
Fossil CO2 emissions in South Africa
Fossil CO2 emissions
South Africa, 1990 to 2024
Estimates are listed as such in the table below
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| Period | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Estimate | 312.9 million tonnes |
| 1991 | Estimate | 326 million tonnes |
| 1992 | Estimate | 301.3 million tonnes |
| 1993 | Estimate | 320.4 million tonnes |
| 1994 | Estimate | 338.7 million tonnes |
| 1995 | Estimate | 361.7 million tonnes |
| 1996 | Estimate | 363.7 million tonnes |
| 1997 | Estimate | 385.2 million tonnes |
| 1998 | Estimate | 377.3 million tonnes |
| 1999 | Estimate | 374.9 million tonnes |
| 2000 | Estimate | 378.3 million tonnes |
| 2001 | Estimate | 371.6 million tonnes |
| 2002 | Estimate | 356.5 million tonnes |
| 2003 | Estimate | 404.4 million tonnes |
| 2004 | Estimate | 449.3 million tonnes |
| 2005 | Estimate | 416.2 million tonnes |
| 2006 | Estimate | 446.7 million tonnes |
| 2007 | Estimate | 465 million tonnes |
| 2008 | Estimate | 494.7 million tonnes |
| 2009 | Estimate | 474.5 million tonnes |
| 2010 | Estimate | 467.4 million tonnes |
| 2011 | Estimate | 474.3 million tonnes |
| 2012 | Estimate | 461.4 million tonnes |
| 2013 | Estimate | 456.2 million tonnes |
| 2014 | Estimate | 481.6 million tonnes |
| 2015 | Estimate | 457.5 million tonnes |
| 2016 | Estimate | 457 million tonnes |
| 2017 | Estimate | 440 million tonnes |
| 2018 | Estimate | 453.8 million tonnes |
| 2019 | Estimate | 470.7 million tonnes |
| 2020 | Estimate | 435.3 million tonnes |
| 2021 | Estimate | 439.5 million tonnes |
| 2022 | Estimate | 428.8 million tonnes |
| 2023 | Estimate | 436.6 million tonnes |
| 2024 | Estimate | 439.8 million tonnes |
Every record
35 records across 1 measure, newest first within each. Each period opens its record and evidence.
| Measure | Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2024 | 439.8 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2023 | 436.6 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2022 | 428.8 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2021 | 439.5 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2020 | 435.3 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2019 | 470.7 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2018 | 453.8 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2017 | 440 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2016 | 457 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2015 | 457.5 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2014 | 481.6 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2013 | 456.2 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2012 | 461.4 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2011 | 474.3 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2010 | 467.4 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2009 | 474.5 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2008 | 494.7 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2007 | 465 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2006 | 446.7 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2005 | 416.2 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2004 | 449.3 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2003 | 404.4 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2002 | 356.5 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2001 | 371.6 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 2000 | 378.3 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1999 | 374.9 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1998 | 377.3 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1997 | 385.2 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1996 | 363.7 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1995 | 361.7 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1994 | 338.7 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1993 | 320.4 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1992 | 301.3 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1991 | 326 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
| Fossil CO2 emissions | 1990 | 312.9 million tonnes estimate | GCP |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest power sector CO2 emissions figure for South Africa?
South Africa: 439.8 million tonnes fossil CO2 emissions in 2024, +0.7% on 2023.
Where does the South Africa data come from?
35 records from 1 document by GCP. Each figure links to its record and its original source evidence.
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StatOrigin. (2026). Power sector CO2 emissions in South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved October 28, 2026, from https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/south-africa
"Power sector CO2 emissions in South Africa." StatOrigin, 2026, https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/south-africa. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.
StatOrigin. "Power sector CO2 emissions in South Africa." Data set, 2026. Accessed October 28, 2026. https://statorigin.org/statistics/power-sector-co2-emissions/south-africa.
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