Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Grassland in South Africa
South Africa: Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Grassland was 10,428 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
10,428 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
Change on year
down 9.2%
World rank
6th
of 37 countries
All-time high
20,570 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2018
All-time low
-4,208 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent
in 2007
Years of data
23
2000–2022
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Grassland in South Africa, 2000–2022
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
Analysis
In 2022, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland in South Africa stood at 10,428 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent.
The figure is down 9.2% on the previous year and up 1,027.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland in South Africa peaked at 20,570 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2018 and was at its lowest, -4,208 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent, in 2007.
That places South Africa 6th out of 37 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Grassland in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -3,268 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | — |
| 2001 | -3,603 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +10.2% |
| 2002 | -1,290 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -64.2% |
| 2003 | -2,677 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +107.6% |
| 2004 | -3,588 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +34.0% |
| 2005 | -2,716 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -24.3% |
| 2006 | -4,148 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +52.7% |
| 2007 | -4,208 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +1.4% |
| 2008 | -4,064 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -3.4% |
| 2009 | -3,776 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -7.1% |
| 2010 | -2,085 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -44.8% |
| 2011 | -2,243 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +7.6% |
| 2012 | -1,125 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -49.9% |
| 2013 | -3,576 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +218.0% |
| 2014 | -4,009 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +12.1% |
| 2015 | 18,474 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -560.8% |
| 2016 | 19,375 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 20,488 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 20,570 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 10,836 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -47.3% |
| 2020 | 10,835 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 11,490 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 10,428 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -9.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -3,334 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -4,208 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -1,290 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,670 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | -4,009 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 20,570 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10 |
| 2020s | 10,917 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 10,428 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 11,490 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 3 Colombia 36,990 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 3 Netherlands 1,329 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 4 Türkiye 447.4 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 4 Argentina 28,762 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 5 Germany 21,998 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 5 Lithuania 37.81 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 7 Mexico 8,357 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 8 Estonia -175.41 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 8 Peru 6,476 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 9 Iceland 5,437 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
- 9 Slovenia -246.56 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent compare
More environment data for South Africa
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 5.46 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 8.52 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.275 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.05 °C (2025)
- Sawnwood — Export quantity, per unit of GDP 0 m3 per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood — Export quantity, per capita 0.0085 m3 per person (2024)
- Sawnwood — Export value, annual growth rate -0.695 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sawnwood — Export value, per unit of GDP 0 1000 USD per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Sawnwood — Export value, per capita 0.0009 1000 USD per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland in South Africa?
- Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland in South Africa was 10,428 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 20,570 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2018.
- What is the lowest agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -4,208 Tonnes of CO2-equivalent in 2007.
- How does South Africa rank for agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland?
- South Africa ranks 6th out of 37 countries with data for 2022.
- Is agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — grassland rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,027.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Agricultural greenhouse gases emissions — Grassland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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