Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Zambia
Zambia: 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 Zambia, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Zambia stood at 0.17. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year and up 41.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Zambia peaked at 0.17 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
That places Zambia 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 | 0.012 | 0 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.152 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Zambia
- Fuel imports 22.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 73.0% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 2.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs gdp per capita 70.99 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Zambia?
- Electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal in Zambia 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.17 in 2024.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for electricity generation from solar and wind compared to coal?
- Zambia ranks 110th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Zambia 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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