Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 436 in 2022. ▬ Flat
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in French Polynesia, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in French Polynesia stood at 436.
The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and down 13.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in French Polynesia peaked at 553.33 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 387.79, in 2000.
That places French Polynesia 158th out of 224 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 387.79 | — |
| 2001 | 411.72 | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 470.15 | +14.2% |
| 2003 | 492.3 | +4.7% |
| 2004 | 489.41 | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 511.57 | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 504.77 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 517.44 | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 530.93 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 553.33 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 491 | -11.3% |
| 2011 | 488 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 503 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 492 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 473 | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 470 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 471 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 474 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 488 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 493.4 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 464.4 | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 481.9 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 436 | -9.5% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 436 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5,156, 8% of the median. (77 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 436 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,490, 12% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 486.94 | 387.79 | 553.33 | 10 |
| 2010s | 484.34 | 470 | 503 | 10 |
| 2020s | 460.77 | 436 | 481.9 | 3 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 155 Fiji 519.02 compare
- 156 Rwanda 494.47 compare
- 157 Malawi 465.73 compare
- 159 Seychelles 434.32 compare
- 160 Switzerland 417 compare
- 161 Saint Lucia 409.4 compare
More energy & mining data for French Polynesia
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 3.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in French Polynesia?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in French Polynesia was 436 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 553.33 in 2009.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 387.79 in 2000.
- How does French Polynesia rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- French Polynesia ranks 158th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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.