Total energy consumption in South Africa 2021, by source
total primary energy production was measured at some 5.3 quadrillion British thermal units.
As of 2021, the total primary energy consumption in South Africa amounted to roughly 5.4 quadrillion British thermal units. Coal was the source with the highest consumption share, up to 71 percent. Petroleum and other liquids came next, with roughly 20.5 percent, while energy generated by natural gas had a consumption share of 3.7 percent. Moreover, the