South Africa vs United States of America: Primary energy source bar
South Africa
1,013
in 2025
United States of America
2,425
in 2025
South Africa rank
7th
United States of America rank
4th
Primary energy source bar over time
- South Africa
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 2,425 against 1,013 in South Africa, a difference of 1,412.
That makes United States of America's figure about 2.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 61 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 7th and United States of America ranks 4th of 79 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 294.81 | 3,360 | 3,066 | United States of America |
| 1970s | 391.9 | 3,635 | 3,243 | United States of America |
| 1980s | 686.9 | 4,741 | 4,054 | United States of America |
| 1990s | 813.89 | 5,648 | 4,834 | United States of America |
| 2000s | 949.04 | 6,160 | 5,211 | United States of America |
| 2010s | 1,011 | 4,513 | 3,501 | United States of America |
| 2020s | 972.45 | 2,525 | 1,552 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary energy source bar, South Africa or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 2,425 against 1,013 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in primary energy source bar between South Africa and United States of America?
- 1,412, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United States of America?
- 61 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and United States of America rank globally for primary energy source bar?
- South Africa ranks 7th and United States of America ranks 4th of 79 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Primary energy source bar. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.