South Africa Environment Statistics
Republic of South Africa · Africa · Southern Africa · Capital: Pretoria
Key Indicators
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita)
6.87
Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita)
3247.15
Renewable Energy (% of total)
9.7%
Forest Area (% of land)
14.0%
Freshwater Withdrawal (% of resources)
47.1%
Historical Trends
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita)
Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita)
Renewable Energy (% of total)
Forest Area (% of land)
Complete Data
CO2 Emissions (metric tons per capita)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.872 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 6.907 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 6.874 | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 7.145 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 7.188 | -9.0% |
| 2019 | 7.900 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 7.742 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 7.634 | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 7.982 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 8.065 | -6.9% |
| 2014 | 8.663 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 8.343 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 8.580 | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 8.949 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 8.928 | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 9.173 | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 9.678 | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 9.203 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 8.935 | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 8.410 | — |
Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3247.148 | -4.6% |
| 2022 | 3404.624 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 3518.453 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 3477.819 | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 3768.652 | -3.5% |
| 2018 | 3906.318 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 3939.817 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 3935.658 | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 4023.198 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 4118.710 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 4207.920 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 4288.918 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 4480.896 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 4444.784 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 4321.021 | -4.9% |
| 2008 | 4543.320 | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 4716.419 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 4579.438 | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 4486.136 | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 4430.653 | — |
Renewable Energy (% of total)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.70% | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 9.80% | +12.6% |
| 2019 | 8.70% | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 8.00% | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 7.90% | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 7.80% | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 7.60% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 7.60% | -2.6% |
| 2013 | 7.80% | -6.0% |
| 2012 | 8.30% | -7.8% |
| 2011 | 9.00% | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 9.40% | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 9.20% | -5.2% |
| 2008 | 9.70% | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 8.70% | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 9.30% | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 9.70% | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 11.00% | -6.8% |
| 2003 | 11.80% | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 13.30% | — |
Forest Area (% of land)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.97% | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 14.00% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 14.03% | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 14.06% | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 14.09% | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 14.12% | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 14.15% | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 14.18% | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 14.21% | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 14.24% | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 14.27% | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 14.30% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 14.33% | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 14.36% | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 14.39% | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 14.42% | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 14.45% | -0.2% |
| 2006 | 14.48% | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 14.51% | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 14.54% | — |
Freshwater Withdrawal (% of resources)
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 47.12% | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 46.63% | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 45.33% | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 44.64% | +1.8% |
| 2018 | 43.84% | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 43.26% | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 42.50% | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 41.65% | +13.3% |
| 2014 | 36.77% | +15.3% |
| 2013 | 31.89% | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 34.12% | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 33.65% | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 33.17% | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 32.70% | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 32.22% | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 31.75% | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 31.27% | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 30.80% | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 30.32% | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 29.85% | — |
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About South Africa Environment Data
This page presents comprehensive environment statistics for South Africa (Republic of South Africa), located in Africa, Southern Africa. All data is sourced from the World Bank's Open Data platform, which aggregates data from officially-recognized international sources.
The data covers 5 key indicators with historical trends going back to 2000. Each indicator includes the latest available value, year-over-year trends, and time series for in-depth analysis. Data is updated weekly from the World Bank API.
For global comparisons, visit our Environment Rankings page to see how South Africa compares to other countries.