Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa
South Africa: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita was 168.05 in 2023. β Volatile
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa, 2000β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa is 168.05, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 512.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa peaked at 168.41 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 18.65, in 2012.
That places South Africa 104th out of 213 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.68 | 18.72 | 32.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 65.75 | 18.65 | 134.98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 163.37 | 157.24 | 168.41 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 101 Seychelles 180.11 compare
- 102 Namibia 177.52 compare
- 103 Thailand 174.99 compare
- 105 Antigua and Barbuda 167 compare
- 106 Azerbaijan 163.57 compare
- 107 Zambia 161.21 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 renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa?
- Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa was 168.05 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 168.41 in 2022.
- What is the lowest renewable electricity generating capacity per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.65 in 2012.
- How does South Africa rank for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita?
- South Africa ranks 104th out of 213 countries with data for 2023.
- Is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 512.4%. 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 Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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