Food Retail — Energy Use in South Africa

South Africa: Food Retail — Energy Use was 505.59 TJ in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
505.59 TJ
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
60th
of 71 countries
All-time high
567.85 TJ
in 2018
All-time low
12.6 TJ
in 2010
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Food Retail — Energy Use in South Africa, 2010–2023

02004006002010201620232010: 12.6 TJ2011: 16.8 TJ2012: 17.2 TJ2013: 18.9 TJ2014: 31.5 TJ2015: 29.8 TJ2016: 178.9 TJ2017: 517.4 TJ2018: 567.9 TJ2019: 518.3 TJ2020: 508 TJ2021: 545.8 TJ2022: 505.6 TJ2023: 505.6 TJ

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in TJ.

Analysis

In 2023, food retail — energy use in South Africa stood at 505.59 TJ.

The figure is up 2,575.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food retail — energy use in South Africa peaked at 567.85 TJ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 12.6 TJ, in 2010.

South Africa ranks 60th of 71 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Food Retail — Energy Use in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Food Retail — Energy Use (Natural Gas, including LNG) in South Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year TJ Change
2010 12.6 TJ
2011 16.8 TJ +33.3%
2012 17.22 TJ +2.5%
2013 18.9 TJ +9.8%
2014 31.5 TJ +66.7%
2015 29.82 TJ -5.3%
2016 178.92 TJ +500.0%
2017 517.44 TJ +189.2%
2018 567.85 TJ +9.7%
2019 518.28 TJ -8.7%
2020 508.02 TJ -2.0%
2021 545.83 TJ +7.4%
2022 505.59 TJ -7.4%
2023 505.59 TJ +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 190.93 TJ 12.6 TJ 567.85 TJ 10
2020s 516.25 TJ 505.59 TJ 545.83 TJ 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 57 Estonia 719.13 TJ compare
  2. 58 Armenia 692.54 TJ compare
  3. 59 Kyrgyzstan 660.24 TJ compare
  4. 61 Bosnia and Herzegovina 429.66 TJ compare
  5. 62 Finland 369.6 TJ compare
  6. 63 Uruguay 305.69 TJ compare

See the full ranking of 107 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is food retail — energy use in South Africa?
Food retail — energy use in South Africa was 505.59 TJ in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest food retail — energy use recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 567.85 TJ in 2018.
What is the lowest food retail — energy use recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 12.6 TJ in 2010.
How does South Africa rank for food retail — energy use?
South Africa ranks 60th out of 71 countries with data for 2023.
Is food retail — energy use rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,575.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Food Retail — Energy Use (Natural Gas, including LNG). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Food Retail — Energy Use (Natural Gas, including LNG)
Unit
TJ
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
107 places, 2,853 data points, 1990–2023
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