Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in South Africa
South Africa: Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel was 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9.82 kilowatt-hours per person
Change on year
down 1.6%
World rank
94th
of 215 countries
All-time high
628.52 kilowatt-hours per person
in 2006
All-time low
0 kilowatt-hours per person
in 1980
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in South Africa, 1980–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
In 2024, fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in South Africa stood at 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person.
That represents a change of down 1.6% on the previous year and down 94.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in South Africa peaked at 628.52 kilowatt-hours per person in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1980.
South Africa ranks 94th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in South Africa, year by year
| Year | kilowatt-hours per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1981 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1982 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1983 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1984 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1985 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1986 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1987 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1988 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1989 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1990 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1991 | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1992 | 321.69 kilowatt-hours per person | — |
| 1993 | 449.26 kilowatt-hours per person | +39.7% |
| 1994 | 482.66 kilowatt-hours per person | +7.4% |
| 1995 | 476.85 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 442.08 kilowatt-hours per person | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 415.26 kilowatt-hours per person | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 339.92 kilowatt-hours per person | -18.1% |
| 1999 | 324.64 kilowatt-hours per person | -4.5% |
| 2000 | 379.13 kilowatt-hours per person | +16.8% |
| 2001 | 478.4 kilowatt-hours per person | +26.2% |
| 2002 | 519.03 kilowatt-hours per person | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 509.41 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 449.01 kilowatt-hours per person | -11.9% |
| 2005 | 407.26 kilowatt-hours per person | -9.3% |
| 2006 | 628.52 kilowatt-hours per person | +54.3% |
| 2007 | 328.12 kilowatt-hours per person | -47.8% |
| 2008 | 288.32 kilowatt-hours per person | -12.1% |
| 2009 | 222.05 kilowatt-hours per person | -23.0% |
| 2010 | 200.81 kilowatt-hours per person | -9.6% |
| 2011 | 261.73 kilowatt-hours per person | +30.3% |
| 2012 | 221.63 kilowatt-hours per person | -15.3% |
| 2013 | 233.85 kilowatt-hours per person | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 185.17 kilowatt-hours per person | -20.8% |
| 2015 | 210.14 kilowatt-hours per person | +13.5% |
| 2016 | 183.76 kilowatt-hours per person | -12.6% |
| 2017 | 170.91 kilowatt-hours per person | -7.0% |
| 2018 | 199.63 kilowatt-hours per person | +16.8% |
| 2019 | 223.53 kilowatt-hours per person | +12.0% |
| 2020 | 211.34 kilowatt-hours per person | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 12.77 kilowatt-hours per person | -94.0% |
| 2022 | 10.15 kilowatt-hours per person | -20.5% |
| 2023 | 9.97 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.8% |
| 2024 | 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person | -1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 325.24 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 482.66 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 420.93 kilowatt-hours per person | 222.05 kilowatt-hours per person | 628.52 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 209.12 kilowatt-hours per person | 170.91 kilowatt-hours per person | 261.73 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.81 kilowatt-hours per person | 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person | 211.34 kilowatt-hours per person | 5 |
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 by fuel 0.6284 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Gas production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in South Africa?
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel in South Africa was 9.82 kilowatt-hours per person in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel production per person, by fuel recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 628.52 kilowatt-hours per person in 2006.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel production per person, by fuel recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours per person in 1980.
- How does South Africa rank for fossil fuel production per person, by fuel?
- South Africa ranks 94th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel production per person, by fuel rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in kilowatt-hours per person. Excludes gas flared or recycled. Includes natural gas produced for Gas-to-Liquids transformation.