Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables in South Africa
South Africa: Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables was 2.33 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
2.33
Change on year
up 31.3%
World rank
26th
of 216 countries
All-time high
3.6
in 1998
All-time low
0
in 1965
Years of data
61
1965–2025
Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables in South Africa, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables in South Africa is 2.33, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.3% on the previous year and down 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables in South Africa peaked at 3.6 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
South Africa ranks 26th of 216 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 1.33 | — |
| 1985 | 1.76 | +32.6% |
| 1986 | 2.87 | +62.8% |
| 1987 | 1.98 | -31.0% |
| 1988 | 3.06 | +54.8% |
| 1989 | 3.39 | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 2.49 | -26.6% |
| 1991 | 2.72 | +9.2% |
| 1992 | 2.74 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 2.14 | -21.8% |
| 1994 | 2.75 | +28.3% |
| 1995 | 3.06 | +11.4% |
| 1996 | 3.13 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 3.29 | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 3.6 | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 3.28 | -8.8% |
| 2000 | 3.33 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 2.73 | -17.9% |
| 2002 | 3.13 | +14.8% |
| 2003 | 3.19 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 3.16 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 2.58 | -18.4% |
| 2006 | 2.18 | -15.7% |
| 2007 | 2.39 | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 2.68 | +12.6% |
| 2009 | 2.79 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 2.85 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 2.81 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 2.71 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 2.95 | +8.8% |
| 2014 | 2.97 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 2.63 | -11.4% |
| 2016 | 3.19 | +21.3% |
| 2017 | 3.15 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 2.38 | -24.4% |
| 2019 | 2.92 | +22.5% |
| 2020 | 2.75 | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 2.88 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | 2.48 | -13.9% |
| 2023 | 1.92 | -22.6% |
| 2024 | 1.77 | -7.8% |
| 2025 | 2.33 | +31.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.44 | 0 | 3.39 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.92 | 2.14 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.82 | 2.18 | 3.33 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.86 | 2.38 | 3.19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.36 | 1.77 | 2.88 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More energy & mining data for South Africa
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables in South Africa?
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables in South Africa was 2.33 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6 in 1998.
- What is the lowest primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables?
- South Africa ranks 26th out of 216 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. 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 Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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