IPAC Dashboard indicators β€” Renewables in South Africa

South Africa: IPAC Dashboard indicators β€” Renewables was 6,407 Index in 2024. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2024)
6,407 Index
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
45th
of 136 countries
All-time high
14,403 Index
in 1998
All-time low
5,161 Index
in 1971
Years of data
54
1971–2024

IPAC Dashboard indicators β€” Renewables in South Africa, 1971–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k197119972024

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Index.

Analysis

The most recent figure for ipac dashboard indicators β€” renewables in South Africa is 6,407 Index, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 2.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ipac dashboard indicators β€” renewables in South Africa peaked at 14,403 Index in 1998 and was at its lowest, 5,161 Index, in 1971.

That places South Africa 45th out of 136 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 54 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 6,167 Index 5,161 Index 6,805 Index 9
1980s 9,104 Index 7,077 Index 11,920 Index 10
1990s 13,286 Index 12,374 Index 14,403 Index 10
2000s 8,687 Index 7,549 Index 9,768 Index 10
2010s 6,687 Index 6,155 Index 7,127 Index 10
2020s 6,405 Index 6,203 Index 6,616 Index 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 42 Portugal 6,948 Index compare
  2. 43 Denmark 6,756 Index compare
  3. 44 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 6,752 Index compare
  4. 46 Peru 6,185 Index compare
  5. 47 Switzerland 6,045 Index compare
  6. 48 Egypt 6,016 Index compare

See the full ranking of 161 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is ipac dashboard indicators β€” renewables in South Africa?
Ipac dashboard indicators β€” renewables in South Africa was 6,407 Index in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest ipac dashboard indicators β€” renewables recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 14,403 Index in 1998.
What is the lowest ipac dashboard indicators β€” renewables recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 5,161 Index in 1971.
How does South Africa rank for ipac dashboard indicators β€” renewables?
South Africa ranks 45th out of 136 countries with data for 2024.
Is ipac dashboard indicators β€” renewables rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of IPAC Dashboard indicators β€” Renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
IPAC Dashboard indicators β€” Renewables
Unit
Index
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
161 places, 8,293 data points, 1960–2025
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