Burundi vs Suriname: Electricity production from hydroelectric sources

Burundi
59.6%
in 2021
Suriname
61.0%
in 2023
Burundi rank
34th
Suriname rank
32nd

Electricity production from hydroelectric sources over time

  • Burundi
  • Suriname
20406080100200020112023

How they compare

Suriname currently reports 61.0% against 59.6% in Burundi, a difference of 1.4%.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Burundi has been ahead every year.

Burundi ranks 34th and Suriname ranks 32nd of 210 countries.

Burundi has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Burundi Suriname Difference Ahead
2000s 96.3% 74.1% 22.2% Burundi
2010s 83.5% 44.8% 38.8% Burundi
2020s 63.8% 48.0% 15.8% Burundi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity production from hydroelectric sources, Burundi or Suriname?
Suriname, at 61.0% against 59.6% in Burundi as of 2023.
What is the difference in electricity production from hydroelectric sources between Burundi and Suriname?
1.4%, with Suriname ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Suriname?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Burundi and Suriname rank globally for electricity production from hydroelectric sources?
Burundi ranks 34th and Suriname ranks 32nd of 210 countries.
Where does this data come from?
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as Electricity production from hydroelectric sources (% of total). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Electricity production from hydroelectric sources (% of total)
Unit
% of total
Source
IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
257 places, 7,907 data points, 1990–2024
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The share of electricity production from hydroelectric sources of total electricity production. Sources of electricity refer to the inputs used to generate electricity. Hydropower refers to electricity produced by hydroelectric power plants.