How does South Africa rank for primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 19th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.

Is primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP in South Africa
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
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South Africa: Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 23.3%

World rank

19th

of 198 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1986

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1965

Years of data

1965–2025

Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1965–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp in 2025.

That represents a change of up 23.3% on the previous year and down 28.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 1965.

That places South Africa 19th out of 198 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1965 to 2025.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1965	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1966	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1967	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1968	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1969	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1970	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1971	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1972	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1973	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1974	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1975	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	+74.6%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	+43.1%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-47.6%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	+43.7%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.5%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	-37.1%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.8%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.2%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	-21.9%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	+23.0%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.4%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	+7.6%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.6%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	+20.8%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.9%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.1%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.0%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	+20.5%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-33.3%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-23.6%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-27.7%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	-19.8%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.0%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	+18.6%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	-0.2%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-19.3%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.3%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.9%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	+17.9%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.6%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.6%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	+30.0%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.2%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-28.8%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	+27.6%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+8.8%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-15.7%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.3%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	-17.3%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	-12.3%
2025	0 units per US$ of GDP	+23.3%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	5
1970s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near South Africa

16 Korea 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
17 Spain 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
18 Argentina 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
20 Canada 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
21 Russian Federation 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
22 United Kingdom 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

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More energy & mining data for South Africa

Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Fuel imports 17.7% (2025)
Ores and metals imports 2.5% (2025)
Fuel exports 8.2% (2025)
Ores and metals exports 30.4% (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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp in South Africa?: Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1986.
What is the lowest primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1965.
How does South Africa rank for primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 19th out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
Is primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 28.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 198 places, 9,138 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 27 October 2026

Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.