Burkina Faso vs South Africa: Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources
Burkina Faso
17.2%
in 2024
South Africa
17.8%
in 2025
Burkina Faso rank
145th
South Africa rank
144th
Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources over time
- Burkina Faso
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 17.8% against 17.2% in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.6%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Burkina Faso has been ahead every year.
Burkina Faso ranks 145th and South Africa ranks 144th of 213 countries.
Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.1% | 5.9% | 13.2% | Burkina Faso |
| 2010s | 15.5% | 7.8% | 7.7% | Burkina Faso |
| 2020s | 17.1% | 13.8% | 3.3% | Burkina Faso |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources, Burkina Faso or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 17.8% against 17.2% in Burkina Faso as of 2025.
- What is the difference in share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources between Burkina Faso and South Africa?
- 0.6%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and South Africa rank globally for share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources?
- Burkina Faso ranks 145th and South Africa ranks 144th of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of electricity generation from low-carbon sources. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region. Low-carbon sources correspond to renewables and nuclear power, that produce significantly less greenhouse-gas emissions than fossil fuels. Renewables include solar, wind, hydropower, bioenergy, geothermal, wave, and tidal.