Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in South Africa
South Africa: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 199,371 in 2022. ▬ Flat
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in South Africa, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 199,371 for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in 2022.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and down 8.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in South Africa peaked at 239,478 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 174,508, in 2000.
That places South Africa 13th out of 224 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 174,508 | — |
| 2001 | 180,044 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 190,947 | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 200,140 | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 239,478 | +19.7% |
| 2005 | 217,992 | -9.0% |
| 2006 | 213,126 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 221,864 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 215,078 | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 215,013 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 219,309 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 219,293 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 217,263 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 214,006 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 209,686 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 205,005 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 201,648 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 201,898 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 201,615 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 197,121 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 187,686 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 186,056 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 199,371 | +7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 206,819 | 174,508 | 239,478 | 10 |
| 2010s | 208,684 | 197,121 | 219,309 | 10 |
| 2020s | 191,038 | 186,056 | 199,371 | 3 |
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More energy & mining data for South Africa
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -0.3095 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 17.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in South Africa?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in South Africa was 199,371 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 239,478 in 2004.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 174,508 in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- South Africa ranks 13th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.