Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Cameroon

Cameroon: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 1,593 in 2022. β—† Volatile

Latest (2022)
1,593
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
119th
of 224 countries
All-time high
1,926
in 2018
All-time low
123.42
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Cameroon, 2000–2022

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2000201120222000: 123.42001: 1542002: 208.32003: 247.92004: 280.72005: 321.82006: 345.52007: 499.72008: 360.82009: 571.32010: 654.82011: 6902012: 7882013: 1.1k2014: 1.1k2015: 1.8k2016: 1.5k2017: 1.6k2018: 1.9k2019: 1.6k2020: 1.6k2021: 1.6k2022: 1.6k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Cameroon recorded 1,593 for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in 2022.

The figure is up 102.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Cameroon peaked at 1,926 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 123.42, in 2000.

Cameroon ranks 119th of 224 countries on this measure, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 311.35 123.42 571.33 10
2010s 1,281 654.85 1,926 10
2020s 1,593 1,593 1,593 3

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 116 Malta 1,997 compare
  2. 117 Kyrgyzstan 1,954 compare
  3. 118 El Salvador 1,667 compare
  4. 120 Congo 1,573 compare
  5. 121 Guam 1,562 compare
  6. 122 Montenegro 1,551 compare

See the full ranking of 247 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Cameroon?
Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Cameroon was 1,593 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 1,926 in 2018.
What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 123.42 in 2000.
How does Cameroon rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Cameroon ranks 119th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 102.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon 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
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
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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-Γ -vis the increasing energy requirements.