South Africa vs Vanuatu: Share of electricity generation from solar and wind
South Africa
12.7%
in 2025
Vanuatu
12.5%
in 2023
South Africa rank
67th
Vanuatu rank
70th
Share of electricity generation from solar and wind over time
- South Africa
- Vanuatu
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12.7% against 12.5% in Vanuatu, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Vanuatu ahead.
South Africa ranks 67th and Vanuatu ranks 70th of 211 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Vanuatu in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Vanuatu | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 9.4% | 7.5% | Vanuatu |
| 2020s | 8.0% | 14.9% | 6.9% | Vanuatu |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of electricity generation from solar and wind, South Africa or Vanuatu?
- South Africa, at 12.7% against 12.5% in Vanuatu as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of electricity generation from solar and wind between South Africa and Vanuatu?
- 0.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Vanuatu?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Vanuatu rank globally for share of electricity generation from solar and wind?
- South Africa ranks 67th and Vanuatu ranks 70th of 211 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of electricity generation from solar and wind. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.