Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 0.769 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Ethiopia, 2000–2017
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 0.769 for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in 2017. That is the lowest value across all 18 years on record.
That represents a change of down 24.6% on the previous year and down 99.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Ethiopia peaked at 467 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.769, in 2017.
That places Ethiopia 220th out of 224 countries with data for 2017, 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23 | — |
| 2001 | 17 | -26.1% |
| 2002 | 19 | +11.8% |
| 2003 | 16 | -15.8% |
| 2004 | 18 | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 12 | -33.3% |
| 2006 | 10 | -16.7% |
| 2007 | 162 | +1520.0% |
| 2008 | 467 | +188.3% |
| 2009 | 444 | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 31 | -93.0% |
| 2011 | 37 | +19.4% |
| 2012 | 12 | -67.6% |
| 2013 | 8 | -33.3% |
| 2014 | 3 | -62.5% |
| 2015 | 3.31 | +10.3% |
| 2016 | 1.02 | -69.2% |
| 2017 | 0.769 | -24.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 118.8 | 10 | 467 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.01 | 0.769 | 37 | 8 |
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More energy & mining data for Ethiopia
- Fuel imports 15.4% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 0.7% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Ethiopia?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Ethiopia was 0.769 in 2017, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 467 in 2008.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.769 in 2017.
- How does Ethiopia rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Ethiopia ranks 220th out of 224 countries with data for 2017.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.