Electricity generation from fossil fuels in Ghana
Ghana: Electricity generation from fossil fuels was 15.48 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels in Ghana, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from fossil fuels in Ghana is 15.48 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 3.6% on the previous year and up 225.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels in Ghana peaked at 15.48 terawatt-hours in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.62 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
That places Ghana 65th out of 209 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 | 1.84 terawatt-hours | 0.62 terawatt-hours | 3.26 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.06 terawatt-hours | 3.17 terawatt-hours | 9.98 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.41 terawatt-hours | 12.36 terawatt-hours | 15.48 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More energy & mining data for Ghana
- Fuel imports 32.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2023)
- Gas production 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 24.5% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 77.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels in Ghana?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels in Ghana was 15.48 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 15.48 terawatt-hours in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.62 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Ghana rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels?
- Ghana ranks 65th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 225.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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 generation from fossil fuels. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.