Energy · Southern Africa
South Africa Electricity Consumption per Capita
3,247 kWhas of 2023-4.6% vs 2022
Electric power consumption per person, in kilowatt-hours. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 25, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Electricity Consumption per Capita |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,247 kWh |
| 2022 | 3,405 kWh |
| 2021 | 3,518 kWh |
| 2020 | 3,478 kWh |
| 2019 | 3,769 kWh |
| 2018 | 3,906 kWh |
| 2017 | 3,940 kWh |
| 2016 | 3,936 kWh |
| 2015 | 4,023 kWh |
| 2014 | 4,119 kWh |
| 2013 | 4,208 kWh |
| 2012 | 4,289 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=electric_power_consumption_kwh_per_capita" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Electricity Consumption per Capita across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Electricity Consumption per Capita |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 144 kWh |
| Kenya | 195 kWh |
| Egypt | 1,493 kWh |
| Ghana | 565 kWh |
| Ethiopia | 113 kWh |
| Tanzania | 135 kWh |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Africa's electric power consumption per capita?
South Africa's electric power consumption per capita is 3,247 kWh as of 2023, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Africa Electricity Consumption per Capita data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=ZA&metric_key=electric_power_consumption_kwh_per_capita with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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