Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Burundi

Burundi: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 261.24 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
261.24
Change on year
up 48.8%
World rank
171st
of 224 countries
All-time high
261.24
in 2022
All-time low
2.89
in 2012
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Burundi, 2000–2022

01002003002000201120222000: 6.22001: 6.22002: 6.22003: 6.22004: 6.22005: 6.22006: 6.22007: 6.22008: 6.22009: 6.22010: 17.52011: 12.92012: 2.92013: 23.12014: 31.42015: 28.72016: 24.12017: 35.82018: 53.32019: 79.32020: 1182021: 175.62022: 261.2

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Burundi recorded 261.24 for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in 2022. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

The figure is up 48.8% on the previous year and up 8,945.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Burundi peaked at 261.24 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.89, in 2012.

That places Burundi 171st out of 224 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Burundi, year by year

Annual values for Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Burundi, 2000 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2000 6.17
2001 6.17 +0.0%
2002 6.17 +0.0%
2003 6.17 +0.0%
2004 6.17 +0.0%
2005 6.17 +0.0%
2006 6.17 +0.0%
2007 6.17 +0.0%
2008 6.17 +0.0%
2009 6.17 +0.0%
2010 17.54 +184.4%
2011 12.9 -26.4%
2012 2.89 -77.6%
2013 23.07 +699.0%
2014 31.39 +36.0%
2015 28.7 -8.6%
2016 24.09 -16.1%
2017 35.84 +48.8%
2018 53.32 +48.8%
2019 79.33 +48.8%
2020 118.02 +48.8%
2021 175.59 +48.8%
2022 261.24 +48.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.17 6.17 6.17 10
2010s 30.91 2.89 79.33 10
2020s 184.95 118.02 261.24 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Burundi?
Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Burundi was 261.24 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 261.24 in 2022.
What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 2.89 in 2012.
How does Burundi rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Burundi ranks 171st out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is up 8,945.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Burundi 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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Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
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