South Africa Electricity retail sales 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Electricity retail sales (measured in млн кВт·ч) is an important economic indicator for South Africa, providing insights into structural trends, policy impacts, and development trajectories. This metric is widely used by researchers, analysts, and policymakers to monitor economic conditions and inform decision-making. In South Africa, Electricity retail sales reflects the interplay of domestic policies, global market forces, and long-term demographic and technological changes. Tracking this indicator over time reveals patterns of growth, volatility, and structural transformation that shape the country's economic outlook. Access to reliable, timely data is essential for evidence-based analysis, whether for academic research, investment strategy, or public policy evaluation. Data is sourced from EIA and updated regularly on EconDash. Use EconDash's interactive chart to explore Electricity retail sales data, apply custom date ranges, and benchmark South Africa against peer economies.