What is primary energy use, per unit of gdp in South Africa?

Primary energy use, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).

What is the highest primary energy use, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The highest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP in 1965.

What is the lowest primary energy use, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP in 2011.

How does South Africa rank for primary energy use, per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 17th out of 201 countries with data for 2025.

Is primary energy use, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. 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 use, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary energy use, per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: Primary energy use, per unit of GDP in South Africa
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
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South Africa: Primary energy use, per unit of GDP was 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 6.4%

World rank

17th

of 201 countries

All-time high

0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP

in 1965

All-time low

0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP

in 2011

Years of data

1965–2025

Primary energy use, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1965–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

In 2025, primary energy use, per unit of gdp in South Africa stood at 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP.

The figure is down 6.4% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary energy use, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP in 1965 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP, in 2011.

South Africa ranks 17th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Primary energy use, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Primary energy use, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1965 to 2025.
Year	terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	Change
1965	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	—
1966	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-7.5%
1967	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
1968	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-2.5%
1969	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-8.4%
1970	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-5.2%
1971	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-2.4%
1972	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-1.6%
1973	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-20.7%
1974	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-17.4%
1975	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+2.9%
1976	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+8.6%
1977	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-7.0%
1978	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-13.0%
1979	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-15.2%
1980	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-24.7%
1981	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+11.6%
1982	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+16.8%
1983	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
1984	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+24.0%
1985	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+34.5%
1986	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-10.6%
1987	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-22.8%
1988	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+2.0%
1989	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-8.0%
1990	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-11.1%
1991	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-7.6%
1992	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-7.3%
1993	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-0.3%
1994	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-0.1%
1995	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
1996	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+7.2%
1997	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-1.3%
1998	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+8.6%
1999	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+4.5%
2000	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-0.1%
2001	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+12.5%
2002	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+2.2%
2003	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-32.0%
2004	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-18.0%
2005	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-8.3%
2006	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+0.1%
2007	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-6.0%
2008	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+7.6%
2009	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-9.3%
2010	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-18.3%
2011	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-11.7%
2012	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+9.7%
2013	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+8.3%
2014	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+2.4%
2015	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+10.1%
2016	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+8.5%
2017	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-18.8%
2018	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-2.8%
2019	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+9.4%
2020	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+3.4%
2021	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-18.8%
2022	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-0.9%
2023	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	+11.4%
2024	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-1.0%
2025	0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP	-6.4%

South Africa compared with similar countries

South Africa's 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP, 2.2× the median. (57 countries reporting)
South Africa's 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP, 3.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

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

Countries ranked near South Africa

14 Russian Federation 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP compare
15 Belarus, Republic of 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP compare
16 Kuwait 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP compare
18 Mongolia 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP compare
19 Ukraine 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP compare
20 Kyrgyz Republic 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 201 places →

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)

All data for South Africa →

Frequently asked questions

What is primary energy use, per unit of gdp in South Africa?: Primary energy use, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest primary energy use, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP in 1965.
What is the lowest primary energy use, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP in 2011.
How does South Africa rank for primary energy use, per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 17th out of 201 countries with data for 2025.
Is primary energy use, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. 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 use, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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

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Indicator: Primary energy use, per unit of GDP
Unit: terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 201 places, 9,384 data points, 1965–2025
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

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