South Africa vs Viet Nam: Primary energy source bar
South Africa
1,013
in 2025
Viet Nam
713.72
in 2025
South Africa rank
7th
Viet Nam rank
10th
Primary energy source bar over time
- South Africa
- Viet Nam
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,013 against 713.72 in Viet Nam, a difference of 299.28.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Viet Nam's.
Across all 61 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 7th and Viet Nam ranks 10th of 79 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 294.81 | 12.19 | 282.62 | South Africa |
| 1970s | 391.9 | 23.43 | 368.48 | South Africa |
| 1980s | 686.9 | 33.03 | 653.87 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 813.89 | 35.17 | 778.72 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 949.04 | 88.15 | 860.89 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,011 | 298.52 | 712.85 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 972.45 | 627.52 | 344.93 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary energy source bar, South Africa or Viet Nam?
- South Africa, at 1,013 against 713.72 in Viet Nam as of 2025.
- What is the difference in primary energy source bar between South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 299.28, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 61 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Viet Nam rank globally for primary energy source bar?
- South Africa ranks 7th and Viet Nam ranks 10th 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.