Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 5.18 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
5.18
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
215th
of 224 countries
All-time high
6.02
in 2016
All-time low
0.23
in 2014
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Central African Republic, 2000–2022

02462000201120222000: 0.252001: 0.252002: 0.252003: 0.252004: 0.252005: 0.252006: 0.252007: 0.252008: 0.252009: 0.252010: 0.252011: 0.252012: 0.252013: 0.252014: 0.232015: 0.3842016: 62017: 5.22018: 5.22019: 5.22020: 5.22021: 5.22022: 5.2

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Central African Republic stood at 5.18.

The figure is up 1,972.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Central African Republic peaked at 6.02 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.23, in 2014.

That places Central African Republic 215th 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 Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Central African Republic, 2000 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2000 0.25
2001 0.25 +0.0%
2002 0.25 +0.0%
2003 0.25 +0.0%
2004 0.25 +0.0%
2005 0.25 +0.0%
2006 0.25 +0.0%
2007 0.25 +0.0%
2008 0.25 +0.0%
2009 0.25 +0.0%
2010 0.25 +0.0%
2011 0.25 +0.0%
2012 0.25 +0.0%
2013 0.25 +0.0%
2014 0.23 -8.0%
2015 0.384 +67.0%
2016 6.02 +1468.5%
2017 5.18 -14.0%
2018 5.18 +0.0%
2019 5.18 +0.0%
2020 5.18 +0.0%
2021 5.18 +0.0%
2022 5.18 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.25 0.25 0.25 10
2010s 2.32 0.23 6.02 10
2020s 5.18 5.18 5.18 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Central African Republic?
Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Central African Republic was 5.18 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 6.02 in 2016.
What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0.23 in 2014.
How does Central African Republic rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Central African Republic ranks 215th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,972.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic 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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