New Zealand vs Southern Africa: Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity
New Zealand
1,680
in 2024
Southern Africa
197.23
in 2024
New Zealand rank
18th
Southern Africa rank
20th
Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity over time
- New Zealand
- Southern Africa
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 1,680 against 197.23 in Southern Africa, a difference of 1,483.
That makes New Zealand's figure about 8.5 times Southern Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 18th and Southern Africa ranks 20th of 235 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Southern Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,490 | 27.45 | 1,463 | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 1,554 | 58.37 | 1,496 | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 1,555 | 154.19 | 1,401 | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher installed renewable electricity-generating capacity, New Zealand or Southern Africa?
- New Zealand, at 1,680 against 197.23 in Southern Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in installed renewable electricity-generating capacity between New Zealand and Southern Africa?
- 1,483, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Southern Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and Southern Africa rank globally for installed renewable electricity-generating capacity?
- New Zealand ranks 18th and Southern Africa ranks 20th of 235 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity (watts per capita). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.