France vs South Africa: Black liquor — Energy production

France
36,212 TJ
in 2024
South Africa
41,630 TJ
in 2024
France rank
11th
South Africa rank
9th

Black liquor — Energy production over time

  • France
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 41,630 TJ against 36,212 TJ in France, a difference of 5,418 TJ.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times France's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was France ahead.

France ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 9th of 31 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, France averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade France South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 42,682 TJ 25,840 TJ 16,842 TJ France
2020s 38,318 TJ 41,630 TJ 3,312 TJ South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher black liquor — energy production, France or South Africa?
South Africa, at 41,630 TJ against 36,212 TJ in France as of 2024.
What is the difference in black liquor — energy production between France and South Africa?
5,418 TJ, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do France and South Africa rank globally for black liquor — energy production?
France ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 9th of 31 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Black liquor — Energy production. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Black liquor — Energy production
Unit
TJ
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
56 places, 1,609 data points, 1990–2024
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