Wind energy generation by region in South Africa
South Africa: Wind energy generation by region was 11.3 terawatt-hours in 2025. β Volatile
Wind energy generation by region in South Africa, 1971β2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 11.3 terawatt-hours for wind energy generation by region in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 267.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wind energy generation by region in South Africa peaked at 11.61 terawatt-hours in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1971.
That places South Africa 28th out of 79 countries with data for 2025, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0105 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.03 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.86 terawatt-hours | 0.034 terawatt-hours | 7.02 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.79 terawatt-hours | 6.63 terawatt-hours | 11.61 terawatt-hours | 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 wind energy generation by region in South Africa?
- Wind energy generation by region in South Africa was 11.3 terawatt-hours in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wind energy generation by region recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11.61 terawatt-hours in 2023.
- What is the lowest wind energy generation by region recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1971.
- How does South Africa rank for wind energy generation by region?
- South Africa ranks 28th out of 79 countries with data for 2025.
- Is wind energy generation by region rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 267.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Wind energy generation by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply.