Climate Change in South Africa
11 indicators covering climate change for South Africa.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 1.1% | 2025 | down 42.8% | 93rd |
| Population, total | 64.75 million | 2025 | up 14.1% | 24th |
| Urban population growth | 1.3% | 2025 | down 36.9% | 104th |
| Urban population | 41.32 million | 2025 | up 15.2% | 24th |
| Urban population | 63.8% | 2025 | up 1.0% | 111th |
| Population in urban agglomerations of more than 1 million | 36.1% | 2025 | up 8.4% | 26th |
| Annual freshwater withdrawals, total | 21.11 billion cubic meters | 2022 | up 38.1% | 35th |
| Annual freshwater withdrawals, total | 47.1% | 2022 | up 38.1% | 32nd |
| Terrestrial protected areas | 9.6% | 2025 | down 14.3% | 155th |
| Terrestrial and marine protected areas | 12.9% | 2025 | up 10.3% | 99th |
| Marine protected areas | 15.4% | 2025 | up 27.3% | 39th |