Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Angola
Angola: Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 4.1 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Angola, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Angola recorded 4.1 terawatt-hours for electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in 2024.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Angola peaked at 4.55 terawatt-hours in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.41 terawatt-hours, in 2005.
That places Angola 97th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.715 terawatt-hours | 0.41 terawatt-hours | 1.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.26 terawatt-hours | 1.64 terawatt-hours | 4.55 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.13 terawatt-hours | 4.09 terawatt-hours | 4.23 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More energy & mining data for Angola
- Fuel imports 20.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.4% (2024)
- Gas production 62.85 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,659 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 62.85 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,659 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 94.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 73.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Angola?
- Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Angola was 4.1 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 4.55 terawatt-hours in 2016.
- What is the lowest electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.41 terawatt-hours in 2005.
- How does Angola rank for electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Angola ranks 97th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity production from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.