Africa Western and Central vs Oman: Electricity production from natural gas sources
Africa Western and Central
58.1%
in 2023
Oman
95.5%
in 2023
Africa Western and Central rank
6th
Oman rank
6th
Electricity production from natural gas sources over time
- Africa Western and Central
- Oman
How they compare
Oman currently reports 95.5% against 58.1% in Africa Western and Central, a difference of 37.4%.
That makes Oman's figure about 1.6 times Africa Western and Central's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, Oman has been ahead every year.
Africa Western and Central ranks 6th and Oman ranks 6th of 47 groups.
Oman has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa Western and Central | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.5% | 81.9% | 52.5% | Oman |
| 2000s | 41.1% | 90.1% | 49.0% | Oman |
| 2010s | 52.4% | 97.3% | 45.0% | Oman |
| 2020s | 57.6% | 95.5% | 37.9% | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher electricity production from natural gas sources, Africa Western and Central or Oman?
- Oman, at 95.5% against 58.1% in Africa Western and Central as of 2023.
- What is the difference in electricity production from natural gas sources between Africa Western and Central and Oman?
- 37.4%, with Oman ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa Western and Central and Oman?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do Africa Western and Central and Oman rank globally for electricity production from natural gas sources?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 6th and Oman ranks 6th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, International Energy Agency (IEA), published as Electricity production from natural gas sources (% of total). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The share of electricity production from natural gas sources of total electricity production. Sources of electricity refer to the inputs used to generate electricity. Gas refers to natural gas but excludes natural gas liquids.