South Africa Energy Use per Capita
1,939 kg oil eq. per capita▲ +0.20 kg oil eq. per capita
Dec 2023 · Annual
Energy Use per Capita in South Africa rose to 1,939 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2023 from 1,938 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2022.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,939 kg oil eq. per capita | 1,938 kg oil eq. per capita | 2,738 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2008 | 1,938 kg oil eq. per capitaDec 2022 | 1990 – 2023 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 440 Mt CO₂ | 427 Mt CO₂ | 488 Mt CO₂ | 184 Mt CO₂ | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| GDP per Capita | $6,598 | $6,267 | $8,646 | $532 | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Energy Use per Capita in South Africa averaged 2,314 kg oil eq. per capita from 1990 until 2023, reaching an all-time high of 2,738 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2008 and a record low of 1,938 kg oil eq. per capita in Dec 2022. The series is reported yearly with history from 1990.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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