IDA only vs Zambia: Combustible renewables and waste

IDA only
61.1%
in 2023
Zambia
75.1%
in 2023
IDA only rank
12th
Zambia rank
11th

Combustible renewables and waste over time

  • IDA only
  • Zambia
020406080199020062023

How they compare

Zambia currently reports 75.1% against 61.1% in IDA only, a difference of 14.0%.

That makes Zambia's figure about 1.2 times IDA only's.

Across all 34 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.

IDA only ranks 12th and Zambia ranks 11th of 46 groups.

Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade IDA only Zambia Difference Ahead
1990s 71.3% 77.9% 6.7% Zambia
2000s 67.7% 80.3% 12.6% Zambia
2010s 63.1% 76.7% 13.6% Zambia
2020s 60.8% 74.8% 14.0% Zambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher combustible renewables and waste, IDA only or Zambia?
Zambia, at 75.1% against 61.1% in IDA only as of 2023.
What is the difference in combustible renewables and waste between IDA only and Zambia?
14.0%, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for IDA only and Zambia?
34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
How do IDA only and Zambia rank globally for combustible renewables and waste?
IDA only ranks 12th and Zambia ranks 11th of 46 groups.
Where does this data come from?
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as Combustible renewables and waste (% of total energy). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Combustible renewables and waste (% of total energy)
Unit
% of total energy
Source
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
196 places, 6,582 data points, 1990–2024
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Combustible renewables and waste comprise solid biomass, liquid biomass, biogas, industrial waste, and municipal waste, measured as a percentage of total energy use. The indicator expresses the share of total energy supply.