Primary energy share nuclear renewables in South Africa
South Africa: Primary energy share nuclear renewables was 2.33 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy share nuclear renewables in South Africa, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 2.33 for primary energy share nuclear renewables 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 share nuclear renewables in South Africa peaked at 3.6 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
That places South Africa 26th out of 216 countries 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 | 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 |
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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 share nuclear renewables in South Africa?
- Primary energy share nuclear renewables in South Africa was 2.33 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest primary energy share nuclear renewables recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.6 in 1998.
- What is the lowest primary energy share nuclear renewables recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for primary energy share nuclear renewables?
- South Africa ranks 26th out of 216 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy share 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 share nuclear renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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