Total energy consumption in South Africa 2021, by source

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 total primary energy production was measured at some 5.3 quadrillion British thermal units.

截至2021年，南非的总初级能源消耗量约为54万亿英热单位。煤炭是消耗份额最高的能源来源，占比高达71%。其次是石油及其他液体燃料，占比约为20.5%，而天然气产生的能源消耗份额为3.7%。此外，南非的总初级能源生产量约为53万亿英热单位。