South Africa environment statistics
CO₂, greenhouse gases, air quality for South Africa: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | South Africa | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ emissions | 440.2M t | 2024 | #15 of 201 | 1.1% of world |
| CO₂ per person | 6.9 t | 2024 | #166 of 201 | 4.7 t |
| All greenhouse gases | 569.8M t CO₂e | 2024 | #17 of 201 | 1.1% of world |
| Air pollution (PM2.5) | 27.7 µg/m³ | 2023 | #144 of 198 | 32.9 µg/m³ |
Environment: world rankings · South Africa population
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