Republic of Korea vs South Africa: Electricity production by source
Republic of Korea
194.53
in 2025
South Africa
197.5
in 2025
Republic of Korea rank
8th
South Africa rank
7th
Electricity production by source over time
- Republic of Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 197.5 against 194.53 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 2.97.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1985 it was South Africa ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 7th of 207 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 26.72 | 141.13 | 114.41 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 69.3 | 172.87 | 103.57 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 153.78 | 224.73 | 70.95 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 234.58 | 233.27 | 1.32 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 202.86 | 203.89 | 1.03 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity production by source, Republic of Korea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 197.5 against 194.53 in Republic of Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electricity production by source between Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 2.97, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2025.
- How do Republic of Korea and South Africa rank globally for electricity production by source?
- Republic of Korea ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 7th of 207 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Electricity production by source. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.