Energy · Southern Africa
South Africa Primary Energy per Capita
21,287 kWhas of 2024-1.6% vs 2023
Primary energy consumption per person, in kilowatt-hours (Energy Institute / Ember via Our World in Data). Source: OWID ENERGY. Updated June 27, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Primary Energy per Capita |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,287 kWh |
| 2023 | 21,641 kWh |
| 2022 | 21,581 kWh |
| 2021 | 22,855 kWh |
| 2020 | 23,110 kWh |
| 2019 | 24,698 kWh |
| 2018 | 24,054 kWh |
| 2017 | 25,594 kWh |
| 2016 | 25,848 kWh |
| 2015 | 24,953 kWh |
| 2014 | 26,046 kWh |
| 2013 | 26,163 kWh |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=primary_energy_per_capita_kwh" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Primary Energy per Capita across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Primary Energy per Capita |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 2,343 kWh |
| Kenya | 1,608 kWh |
| Egypt | 9,661 kWh |
| Ghana | 3,075 kWh |
| Ethiopia | 693 kWh |
| Tanzania | 1,199 kWh |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's primary energy consumption per person?
South Africa's primary energy consumption per person is 21,287 kWh as of 2024, according to OWID ENERGY.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from OWID ENERGY and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Africa Primary Energy per Capita data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=primary_energy_per_capita_kwh with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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