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# South Africa CO2 Emissions

> South Africa co2 emissions is 440 Mt CO₂ as of Dec 2024, from 427 Mt CO₂. History from 1970, source World Bank. Free API & MCP access.

CO2 Emissions in South Africa rose to 440 Mt CO₂ in Dec 2024 from 427 Mt CO₂ in Dec 2023.

CO2 Emissions in South Africa averaged 408 Mt CO₂ from 1970 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 488 Mt CO₂ in Dec 2008 and a record low of 184 Mt CO₂ in Dec 1971. The series is reported yearly with history from 1970.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 440 Mt CO₂ | 427 Mt CO₂ | 488 Mt CO₂ (Dec 2008) | 184 Mt CO₂ (Dec 1971) | 1970–2024 | Mt | annual |

## FAQ

**What is South Africa's co2 emissions right now?**

CO2 Emissions in South Africa is 440 Mt CO₂ as of Dec 2024.

**What are the historical extremes for South Africa's co2 emissions?**

The all-time high is 488 Mt CO₂ (Dec 2008); the record low is 184 Mt CO₂ (Dec 1971), over a series starting in 1970.

**How often is this series updated?**

CO2 Emissions for South Africa is a annual series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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