Egypt vs South Africa: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

Egypt
190,115
in 2022
South Africa
199,371
in 2022
Egypt rank
14th
South Africa rank
13th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • Egypt
  • South Africa
50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k200020112022

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 199,371 against 190,115 in Egypt, a difference of 9,256.

Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Egypt ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 13th of 224 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Egypt South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 93,119 206,819 113,700 South Africa
2010s 163,150 208,684 45,535 South Africa
2020s 181,172 191,038 9,866 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, Egypt or South Africa?
South Africa, at 199,371 against 190,115 in Egypt as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between Egypt and South Africa?
9,256, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Egypt and South Africa?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Egypt and South Africa rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Egypt ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 13th of 224 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed

This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.