What was South Africa's Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in 2021?

In 2021, South Africa's Natural gas rents (% of GDP) was 0.03, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is South Africa's Natural gas rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?

South Africa's Natural gas rents (% of GDP) rose 41.5% from 2020 to 2021.

How does South Africa rank globally on Natural gas rents (% of GDP)?

In 2021, South Africa ranked #68 out of 190 countries reporting Natural gas rents (% of GDP).

How does South Africa's Natural gas rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?

The global average for Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 0.93, so South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 of 45.

South Africa: Natural gas rents (% of GDP)

Name: South Africa: Natural gas rents (% of GDP)
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In 2021, South Africa's Natural gas rents (% of GDP) was 0.03.

That's up 41.5% from 2020, the highest value since 2013.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 0.93 . South Africa ranks #68 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 of 45.

Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.NGAS.RT.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2002–2021)

2008 · Global financial crisis
2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2014 · Oil price collapse

Highlights

Peak: 0.06; 2002
Trough: 0.01; 2017
1-year change: +41.5%
5-year change: +91.6%; +13.9% / yr
10-year change: -3.9%; -0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Natural gas rents (% of GDP)
2021	0.0294
2020	0.0208
2019	0.0252
2018	0.0228
2017	0.0127
2016	0.0153
2015	0.0233
2014	0.0256
2013	0.0312
2012	0.0289

About Natural gas rents (% of GDP)

Natural gas rents are the difference between the value of natural gas production at regional prices and total costs of production.

Indicator code: NY.GDP.NGAS.RT.ZS • Category: Economy

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in 2021?: In 2021, South Africa's Natural gas rents (% of GDP) was 0.03, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Natural gas rents (% of GDP) rising or falling?: South Africa's Natural gas rents (% of GDP) rose 41.5% from 2020 to 2021.
How does South Africa rank globally on Natural gas rents (% of GDP)?: In 2021, South Africa ranked #68 out of 190 countries reporting Natural gas rents (% of GDP).
How does South Africa's Natural gas rents (% of GDP) compare to the world average?: The global average for Natural gas rents (% of GDP) in 2021 was 0.93, so South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #13 of 45.
What is Natural gas rents (% of GDP) and how is it measured?: Natural gas rents are the difference between the value of natural gas production at regional prices and total costs of production.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (NY.GDP.NGAS.RT.ZS), CC BY 4.0.