South Africa Electricity production

Data: Our World in Data (CO2 emissions per capita), CC BY 4.0. · updated 2025-12-31

Latest · 2025242.76

Previous · 2024247.52

Highest · 2007263.49

Lowest · 1985143.49

South Africa's electricity production stands at 242.76 as of 2025-12-31, down from 247.52 in 2024. Historical data runs from 1985 to 2025 (41 observations).

Recent trend

In 2025, South Africa's electricity production was 242.76, down from 247.52 in 2024.

In 2024, South Africa's electricity production was 247.52, up from 232.95 in 2023.

In 2023, South Africa's electricity production was 232.95, down from 239.17 in 2022.

In 2022, South Africa's electricity production was 239.17, down from 245.46 in 2021.

In 2021, South Africa's electricity production was 245.46, up from 240.74 in 2020.

South Africa Electricity production — historical data

Year	Value	Change
2025	242.76	-4.76
2024	247.52	+14.57
2023	232.95	-6.22
2022	239.17	-6.29
2021	245.46	+4.72
2020	240.74	-12.33
2019	253.07	-3.23
2018	256.3	+1.16
2017	255.14	+2.33
2016	252.81	+2.76
2015	250.05	-4.72
2014	254.77	-1.18
2013	255.95	-1.92
2012	257.87	-4.61
2011	262.48	+2.89
2010	259.59	+10.03
2009	249.56	-8.73
2008	258.29	-5.2
2007	263.49	+9.68
2006	253.81	+8.88
2005	244.93	+0.32
2004	244.61	+10.37
2003	234.24	+13.66
2002	220.58	+10.49
2001	210.09	-0.57
2000	210.66	+7.65
1999	203.01	-2.36
1998	205.37	-4.99
1997	210.36	+10.27
1996	200.09	+13.44
1995	186.66	+4.97
1994	181.69	+6.98
1993	174.71	+6.62
1992	168.09	-0.226
1991	168.32	+1.09
1990	167.23	+3.87
1989	163.36	+5.22
1988	158.14	+5.77
1987	152.37	+4.13
1986	148.24	+4.75
1985	143.49	—

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Frequently asked questions

What is South Africa's electricity production?

South Africa's electricity production is 242.76 as of 2025-12-31, compared with 247.52 in 2024. Data: Our World in Data (CO2 emissions per capita), CC BY 4.0.

What was the highest electricity production in South Africa?

The highest recorded value is 263.49 (2007); the lowest is 143.49 (1985), across data from 1985 to 2025.

Where does this data come from?

Data: Our World in Data (CO2 emissions per capita), CC BY 4.0. Figures are republished with attribution and updated as the source releases new observations.