Northern Europe vs South Africa: Black liquor — Energy production

Northern Europe
322,526 TJ
in 2024
South Africa
41,630 TJ
in 2024
Northern Europe rank
10th
South Africa rank
9th

Black liquor — Energy production over time

  • Northern Europe
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Northern Europe currently reports 322,526 TJ against 41,630 TJ in South Africa, a difference of 280,896 TJ.

That makes Northern Europe's figure about 7.7 times South Africa's.

Across all 15 years both countries report, Northern Europe has been ahead every year.

Northern Europe ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 9th of 22 groups.

Northern Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Northern Europe South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 315,698 TJ 25,840 TJ 289,859 TJ Northern Europe
2020s 334,473 TJ 41,630 TJ 292,843 TJ Northern Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher black liquor — energy production, Northern Europe or South Africa?
Northern Europe, at 322,526 TJ against 41,630 TJ in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in black liquor — energy production between Northern Europe and South Africa?
280,896 TJ, with Northern Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Europe and South Africa?
15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Northern Europe and South Africa rank globally for black liquor — energy production?
Northern Europe ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 9th of 22 groups.
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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