South Africa vs Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt over time
- South Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) currently reports 82,240 against 47,044 in South Africa, a difference of 35,196.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)'s figure about 1.7 times South Africa's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 16th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 17th of 224 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34,691 | 47,612 | 12,921 | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) |
| 2010s | 40,830 | 65,715 | 24,885 | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) |
| 2020s | 46,966 | 81,060 | 34,094 | Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity installed capacity, megawatt, South Africa or Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), at 82,240 against 47,044 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity installed capacity, megawatt between South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 35,196, with Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank globally for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- South Africa ranks 16th and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 17th of 224 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (Fossil fuels). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
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.