Kazakhstan vs South Africa: Fossil fuels
Kazakhstan
568.47
in 2025
South Africa
1,552
in 2025
Kazakhstan rank
9th
South Africa rank
8th
Fossil fuels over time
- Kazakhstan
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,552 against 568.47 in Kazakhstan, a difference of 983.53.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.7 times Kazakhstan's.
Across all 41 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Kazakhstan ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 8th of 220 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kazakhstan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 702.63 | 1,182 | 479.39 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 486.1 | 1,321 | 834.91 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 447.51 | 1,530 | 1,083 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 546.29 | 1,685 | 1,139 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 541.58 | 1,552 | 1,011 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher fossil fuels, Kazakhstan or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,552 against 568.47 in Kazakhstan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in fossil fuels between Kazakhstan and South Africa?
- 983.53, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kazakhstan and South Africa?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2025.
- How do Kazakhstan and South Africa rank globally for fossil fuels?
- Kazakhstan ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 8th of 220 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Fossil fuels. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.