Africa’s renewable energy landscape shows that some countries are making significant strides while others remain far behind. South Africa leads the continent with a renewable capacity of 13.5 GW, followed closely by Egypt at 11.8 GW. These two nations dominate the space, accounting for a large share of Africa’s renewable energy capacity.
The gap between leaders and laggards highlights both opportunities and challenges. For instance, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Angola, and Morocco have all surpassed 4 GW, showing how focused investments and government policies can drive expansion. On the other end, countries like Guinea-Bissau, Niger, and Liberia are struggling with just 2 MW each.
As Africa positions itself for sustainable growth, the disparity in renewable energy adoption will shape its economic and social trajectory. Countries at the top of the list are already proving how renewables can drive industrial competitiveness, while those at the bottom risk being left behind.
The United States dominates global natural gas production in 2024, contributing 1.03 trillion cubic metres (Tcm), nearly one-quarter of the world’s total.
Russia (0.63Tcm) and Iran (0.26Tcm) follow as the second and third largest producers.
China (0.25Tcm) and Canada (0.19Tcm) also feature strongly, rounding out the top five producers.
Collectively, these top five countries account for more than 50% of global production.
Emerging producers like Nigeria, Egypt, and Azerbaijan contribute significantly to the supply but remain far behind the leading nations.
