South Africa vs South America: Energy intensity level of primary energy
South Africa
5.93
in 2023
South America
3
in 2023
South Africa rank
28th
South America rank
28th
Energy intensity level of primary energy over time
- South Africa
- South America
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5.93 against 3 in South America, a difference of 2.93.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.0 times South America's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 28th and South America ranks 28th of 221 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | South America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.21 | 3.28 | 5.93 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 7.96 | 3.27 | 4.69 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 6.79 | 3.09 | 3.69 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 6.19 | 3.04 | 3.15 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy intensity level of primary energy, South Africa or South America?
- South Africa, at 5.93 against 3 in South America as of 2023.
- What is the difference in energy intensity level of primary energy between South Africa and South America?
- 2.93, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and South America?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and South America rank globally for energy intensity level of primary energy?
- South Africa ranks 28th and South America ranks 28th of 221 countries.
- 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.