North Korea vs South Africa: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita
North Korea
190.76
in 2024
South Africa
211.16
in 2024
North Korea rank
106th
South Africa rank
103rd
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita over time
- North Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 211.16 against 190.76 in North Korea, a difference of 20.4.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times North Korea's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was North Korea ahead.
North Korea ranks 106th and South Africa ranks 103rd of 221 countries.
North Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 192.74 | 22.68 | 170.06 | North Korea |
| 2010s | 174.3 | 55.66 | 118.64 | North Korea |
| 2020s | 190.09 | 162.34 | 27.75 | North Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher renewable electricity generating capacity per capita, North Korea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 211.16 against 190.76 in North Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in renewable electricity generating capacity per capita between North Korea and South Africa?
- 20.4, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do North Korea and South Africa rank globally for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- North Korea ranks 106th and South Africa ranks 103rd of 221 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.