Primary energy from nuclear per person in South Africa
South Africa: Primary energy from nuclear per person was 502.3 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from nuclear per person in South Africa, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary energy from nuclear per person in South Africa is 502.3 kilowatt-hours per person, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 29.4% on the previous year and down 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from nuclear per person in South Africa peaked at 891.64 kilowatt-hours per person in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours per person, in 1965.
That places South Africa 25th out of 217 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 372.35 kilowatt-hours per person | 0 kilowatt-hours per person | 848.71 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 725.46 kilowatt-hours per person | 507.77 kilowatt-hours per person | 891.64 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 739.23 kilowatt-hours per person | 607.66 kilowatt-hours per person | 835.97 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 728 kilowatt-hours per person | 573.31 kilowatt-hours per person | 795.21 kilowatt-hours per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 508.42 kilowatt-hours per person | 388.13 kilowatt-hours per person | 630.04 kilowatt-hours per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 22 China 1,038 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 23 Argentina 711.16 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 24 Netherlands 663.54 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 26 Taiwan 424.46 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 27 Pakistan 280.67 kilowatt-hours per person compare
- 28 Mexico 232.07 kilowatt-hours per person compare
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 primary energy from nuclear per person in South Africa?
- Primary energy from nuclear per person in South Africa was 502.3 kilowatt-hours per person in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from nuclear per person recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 891.64 kilowatt-hours per person in 1998.
- What is the lowest primary energy from nuclear per person recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours per person in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for primary energy from nuclear per person?
- South Africa ranks 25th out of 217 groups with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from nuclear per person rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.2%. 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); Smil (2017); Population based on various sources (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Primary energy from nuclear per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours of total energy supply per person.