Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Czechia
Czechia: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) was 41,838 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Czechia, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Czechia stood at 41,838.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Czechia peaked at 58,172 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 39,624, in 2020.
Czechia ranks 41st of 224 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Czechia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 57,031 | — |
| 2001 | 56,903 | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 54,252 | -4.7% |
| 2003 | 55,058 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 54,716 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 54,063 | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 54,080 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 58,172 | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 53,001 | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 49,760 | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 51,300 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 51,094 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 48,159 | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 45,815 | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 45,442 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 46,195 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 48,443 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | 47,724 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 47,429 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 45,358 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 39,624 | -12.6% |
| 2021 | 42,191 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 41,838 | -0.8% |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 41,838 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5,156, 8.1× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 41,838 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11,106, 3.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54,704 | 49,760 | 58,172 | 10 |
| 2010s | 47,696 | 45,358 | 51,300 | 10 |
| 2020s | 41,218 | 39,624 | 42,191 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
More energy & mining data for Czechia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 2.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fuel imports 5.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Czechia?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Czechia was 41,838 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 58,172 in 2007.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,624 in 2020.
- How does Czechia rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Czechia ranks 41st out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Czechia 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.