Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Angola
Angola: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) was 4,475 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Angola, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Angola recorded 4,475 for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in 2022.
That represents a change of down 9.1% on the previous year and up 57.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Angola peaked at 5,886 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 260.15, in 2005.
That places Angola 95th out of 224 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Angola, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 303.65 | — |
| 2001 | 357.59 | +17.8% |
| 2002 | 357.59 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 427.87 | +19.7% |
| 2004 | 300.43 | -29.8% |
| 2005 | 260.15 | -13.4% |
| 2006 | 543.32 | +108.8% |
| 2007 | 470.65 | -13.4% |
| 2008 | 529.43 | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 1,102 | +108.2% |
| 2010 | 1,241 | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 1,853 | +49.3% |
| 2012 | 2,850 | +53.8% |
| 2013 | 4,273 | +50.0% |
| 2014 | 5,570 | +30.3% |
| 2015 | 5,886 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 5,811 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 4,996 | -14.0% |
| 2018 | 4,413 | -11.7% |
| 2019 | 4,756 | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 3,391 | -28.7% |
| 2021 | 4,923 | +45.2% |
| 2022 | 4,475 | -9.1% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 4,475 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,061, 2.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Angola's 4,475 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 598.14, 7.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 465.3 | 260.15 | 1,102 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,165 | 1,241 | 5,886 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,263 | 3,391 | 4,923 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More energy & mining data for Angola
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 16.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Angola?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Angola was 4,475 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 5,886 in 2015.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 260.15 in 2005.
- How does Angola rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Angola ranks 95th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.