Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in South Africa
South Africa: Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity was 211.16 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in South Africa stood at 211.16. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 333.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in South Africa peaked at 211.16 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 18.65, in 2012.
That places South Africa 99th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26.47 | — |
| 2001 | 26.98 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 26.79 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 32.71 | +22.1% |
| 2004 | 19.34 | -40.9% |
| 2005 | 19.15 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 18.95 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 18.84 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 18.72 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 18.85 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 18.97 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 18.82 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 18.65 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 27.44 | +47.2% |
| 2014 | 48.77 | +77.7% |
| 2015 | 60.47 | +24.0% |
| 2016 | 76.47 | +26.5% |
| 2017 | 92.07 | +20.4% |
| 2018 | 95.74 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 99.21 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 119.44 | +20.4% |
| 2021 | 125.47 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 158.46 | +26.3% |
| 2023 | 197.18 | +24.4% |
| 2024 | 211.16 | +7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.68 | 18.72 | 32.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.66 | 18.65 | 99.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 162.34 | 119.44 | 211.16 | 5 |
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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 installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in South Africa?
- Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity in South Africa was 211.16 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest installed renewable electricity-generating capacity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 211.16 in 2024.
- What is the lowest installed renewable electricity-generating capacity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.65 in 2012.
- How does South Africa rank for installed renewable electricity-generating capacity?
- South Africa ranks 99th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is installed renewable electricity-generating capacity rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 333.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Installed renewable electricity-generating capacity (watts per capita). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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