South Africa vs Taiwan, China: Percentage change energy by source
South Africa
6.79
in 2025
Taiwan, China
4.94
in 2025
South Africa rank
64th
Taiwan, China rank
65th
Percentage change energy by source over time
- South Africa
- Taiwan, China
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6.79 against 4.94 in Taiwan, China, a difference of 1.85.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Taiwan, China's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Taiwan, China ahead.
South Africa ranks 64th and Taiwan, China ranks 65th of 78 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Taiwan, China in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Taiwan, China | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.78 | 65.07 | 54.29 | Taiwan, China |
| 2010s | 96.07 | 89.72 | 6.35 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 25.68 | 27.2 | 1.51 | Taiwan, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher percentage change energy by source, South Africa or Taiwan, China?
- South Africa, at 6.79 against 4.94 in Taiwan, China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in percentage change energy by source between South Africa and Taiwan, China?
- 1.85, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Taiwan, China?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Taiwan, China rank globally for percentage change energy by source?
- South Africa ranks 64th and Taiwan, China ranks 65th of 78 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Percentage change energy by source. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.