Primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate was 30.91 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1985–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 30.91 % change on previous year for primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 862.3% on the previous year and up 373.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 70.15 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -29.94 % change on previous year, in 1987.
That places South Africa 1st out of 35 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 nuclear, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 35.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 65.63 % change on previous year | +85.3% |
| 1987 | -29.94 % change on previous year | -145.6% |
| 1988 | 70.15 % change on previous year | -334.3% |
| 1989 | 5.78 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 1990 | -23.88 % change on previous year | -513.4% |
| 1991 | 8.23 % change on previous year | -134.5% |
| 1992 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 1993 | -21.89 % change on previous year | -1489.8% |
| 1994 | 33.66 % change on previous year | -253.8% |
| 1995 | 16.54 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 1996 | 4.19 % change on previous year | -74.6% |
| 1997 | 7.41 % change on previous year | +76.6% |
| 1998 | 7.54 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 1999 | -5.62 % change on previous year | -174.5% |
| 2000 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -124.0% |
| 2001 | -17.61 % change on previous year | -1406.8% |
| 2002 | 11.87 % change on previous year | -167.4% |
| 2003 | 5.6 % change on previous year | -52.8% |
| 2004 | 5.54 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2005 | -15.51 % change on previous year | -379.7% |
| 2006 | -11.22 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 2007 | 12.88 % change on previous year | -214.8% |
| 2008 | 14.91 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2009 | -1.52 % change on previous year | -110.2% |
| 2010 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -469.8% |
| 2011 | -4.62 % change on previous year | -182.1% |
| 2012 | 0.5072 % change on previous year | -111.0% |
| 2013 | 8.78 % change on previous year | +1631.1% |
| 2014 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 2015 | -11.29 % change on previous year | +410.4% |
| 2016 | 22.79 % change on previous year | -301.9% |
| 2017 | -5.54 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 2018 | -21.87 % change on previous year | +294.5% |
| 2019 | 28.82 % change on previous year | -231.8% |
| 2020 | -15.25 % change on previous year | -152.9% |
| 2021 | 5.62 % change on previous year | -136.8% |
| 2022 | -17.15 % change on previous year | -405.4% |
| 2023 | -19.34 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2024 | -4.06 % change on previous year | -79.0% |
| 2025 | 30.91 % change on previous year | -862.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 29.4 % change on previous year | -29.94 % change on previous year | 70.15 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | 2.78 % change on previous year | -23.88 % change on previous year | 33.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.6292 % change on previous year | -17.61 % change on previous year | 14.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.1 % change on previous year | -21.87 % change on previous year | 28.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.21 % change on previous year | -19.34 % change on previous year | 30.91 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 2 USSR 29.09 % change on previous year
- 3 Netherlands 12.42 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Japan 10.79 % change on previous year 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)
- 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 primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate in South Africa was 30.91 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 70.15 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.94 % change on previous year in 1987.
- How does South Africa rank for primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 35 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from nuclear, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 373.9%. 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 nuclear, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary energy from nuclear. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary energy from nuclear Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary energy from nuclear. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.