Colombia vs South Africa: Fossil fuel production
Colombia
383.04
in 2025
South Africa
1,552
in 2025
Colombia rank
10th
South Africa rank
7th
Fossil fuel production over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,552 against 383.04 in Colombia, a difference of 1,169.
That makes South Africa's figure about 4.1 times Colombia's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 7th of 34 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 78.83 | 1,090 | 1,011 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 209.56 | 1,321 | 1,111 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 454.5 | 1,530 | 1,076 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 694.76 | 1,685 | 990.16 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 482.31 | 1,552 | 1,070 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil fuel production, Colombia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,552 against 383.04 in Colombia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fossil fuel production between Colombia and South Africa?
- 1,169, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2025.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for fossil fuel production?
- Colombia ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 7th of 34 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Fossil fuel production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.