South Africa vs Viet Nam: Electricity production by source
South Africa
197.5
in 2025
Viet Nam
149.24
in 2025
South Africa rank
7th
Viet Nam rank
9th
Electricity production by source over time
- South Africa
- Viet Nam
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 197.5 against 149.24 in Viet Nam, a difference of 48.26.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Viet Nam's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 7th and Viet Nam ranks 9th of 211 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 141.13 | 2.84 | 138.29 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 172.87 | 2 | 170.87 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 224.73 | 8.6 | 216.13 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 233.27 | 52.03 | 181.24 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 203.89 | 129.4 | 74.5 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity production by source, South Africa or Viet Nam?
- South Africa, at 197.5 against 149.24 in Viet Nam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in electricity production by source between South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 48.26, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Viet Nam rank globally for electricity production by source?
- South Africa ranks 7th and Viet Nam ranks 9th of 211 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.