South Africa vs United Arab Emirates: Energy mix
South Africa
1,398
in 2025
United Arab Emirates
1,460
in 2025
South Africa rank
22nd
United Arab Emirates rank
20th
Energy mix over time
- South Africa
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
United Arab Emirates currently reports 1,460 against 1,398 in South Africa, a difference of 62.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 61 shared years of data; in 1965 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 22nd and United Arab Emirates ranks 20th of 219 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 375.31 | 4.22 | 371.09 | South Africa |
| 1970s | 526.04 | 31.12 | 494.92 | South Africa |
| 1980s | 873.25 | 202.43 | 670.82 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 1,092 | 463.91 | 628.44 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1,304 | 710.35 | 593.19 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,423 | 1,138 | 285.05 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1,353 | 1,322 | 30.56 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher energy mix, South Africa or United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates, at 1,460 against 1,398 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in energy mix between South Africa and United Arab Emirates?
- 62, with United Arab Emirates ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Arab Emirates?
- 61 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and United Arab Emirates rank globally for energy mix?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and United Arab Emirates ranks 20th of 219 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Energy mix. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.