Fossil fuel subsidies in South Africa
South Africa: Fossil fuel subsidies was 4.27 billion in 2023. β Volatile
Latest (2023)
4.27 billion
Change on year
down 58.2%
World rank
40th
of 149 countries
All-time high
10.21 billion
in 2022
All-time low
2.56 billion
in 2010
Years of data
14
2010β2023
Fossil fuel subsidies in South Africa, 2010β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 4.27 billion for fossil fuel subsidies in 2023.
The figure is down 58.2% on the previous year and up 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel subsidies in South Africa peaked at 10.21 billion in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.56 billion, in 2010.
South Africa ranks 40th of 149 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.58 billion | 2.56 billion | 8.11 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.25 billion | 3.25 billion | 10.21 billion | 4 |
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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel subsidies in South Africa?
- Fossil fuel subsidies in South Africa was 4.27 billion in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel subsidies recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 10.21 billion in 2022.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel subsidies recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.56 billion in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for fossil fuel subsidies?
- South Africa ranks 40th out of 149 countries with data for 2023.
- Is fossil fuel subsidies rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.8%. 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 Fossil fuel subsidies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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