Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa
South Africa: Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita was 211.16 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa is 211.16, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and up 333.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa peaked at 211.16 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 18.65, in 2012.
That places South Africa 103rd out of 221 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 26.47 | — |
| 2001 | 26.98 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 26.79 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 32.71 | +22.1% |
| 2004 | 19.34 | -40.9% |
| 2005 | 19.15 | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 18.95 | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 18.84 | -0.6% |
| 2008 | 18.72 | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 18.85 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 18.97 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 18.82 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 18.65 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 27.44 | +47.1% |
| 2014 | 48.77 | +77.7% |
| 2015 | 60.47 | +24.0% |
| 2016 | 76.47 | +26.5% |
| 2017 | 92.07 | +20.4% |
| 2018 | 95.74 | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 99.21 | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 119.44 | +20.4% |
| 2021 | 125.47 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 158.46 | +26.3% |
| 2023 | 197.18 | +24.4% |
| 2024 | 211.16 | +7.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 211.16 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 183.07, 1.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 211.16 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 27.38, 7.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +77.7% | 27.44 | 48.77 |
| 2004 | -40.9% | 32.71 | 19.34 |
| 2013 | +47.1% | 18.65 | 27.44 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22.68 | 18.72 | 32.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 55.66 | 18.65 | 99.21 | 10 |
| 2020s | 162.34 | 119.44 | 211.16 | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for South Africa
- 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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa?
- Renewable electricity generating capacity per capita in South Africa was 211.16 in 2024, 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 211.16 in 2024.
- 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 103rd out of 221 countries with data for 2024.
- Is renewable electricity generating capacity per capita rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 333.0%. 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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