Northern Africa vs South Africa: Energy intensity level of primary energy
Northern Africa
3.11
in 2023
South Africa
5.93
in 2023
Northern Africa rank
25th
South Africa rank
28th
Energy intensity level of primary energy over time
- Northern Africa
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5.93 against 3.11 in Northern Africa, a difference of 2.82.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.9 times Northern Africa's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 28th of 39 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.44 | 9.21 | 5.76 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 3.25 | 7.96 | 4.71 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 3.27 | 6.79 | 3.52 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3.05 | 6.19 | 3.14 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy intensity level of primary energy, Northern Africa or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5.93 against 3.11 in Northern Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in energy intensity level of primary energy between Northern Africa and South Africa?
- 2.82, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and South Africa?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Northern Africa and South Africa rank globally for energy intensity level of primary energy?
- Northern Africa ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 28th of 39 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Energy intensity level of primary energy (megajoules per constant 2021 purchasing power parity GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.