Electricity mix uk in South Africa
South Africa: Electricity mix uk was 0.47 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.47
Change on year
unchanged
Rank
60th
of 214 groups
All-time high
0.48
in 2000
All-time low
0
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Electricity mix uk in South Africa, 1971–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, electricity mix uk in South Africa stood at 0.47.
The figure is up 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity mix uk in South Africa peaked at 0.48 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1971.
That places South Africa 60th out of 214 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0634 | 0 | 0.231 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.433 | 0.38 | 0.48 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.397 | 0.32 | 0.48 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4317 | 0.36 | 0.47 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More energy & mining data for South Africa
- Fuel imports 17.7% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 30.3% (2025)
- Gas production 0.6284 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.6284 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 8.2% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 56.31 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity mix uk in South Africa?
- Electricity mix uk in South Africa was 0.47 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity mix uk recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.48 in 2000.
- What is the lowest electricity mix uk recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1971.
- How does South Africa rank for electricity mix uk?
- South Africa ranks 60th out of 214 groups with data for 2025.
- Is electricity mix uk rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity mix uk. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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