Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Ghana
Ghana: Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal was 0.17 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Ghana, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Ghana is 0.17, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 13.3% on the previous year and up 240.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Ghana peaked at 0.17 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
That places Ghana 110th out of 212 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 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.014 | 0 | 0.05 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.134 | 0.06 | 0.17 | 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 77.28 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Ghana?
- Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Ghana was 0.17 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 0.17 in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Ghana rank for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Ghana ranks 110th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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