Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Ghana
Ghana: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 14,818 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Ghana, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Ghana stood at 14,818. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 274.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Ghana peaked at 14,818 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 614, in 2000.
That places Ghana 70th out of 224 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 614 | — |
| 2001 | 1,250 | +103.6% |
| 2002 | 2,237 | +79.0% |
| 2003 | 1,996 | -10.8% |
| 2004 | 758 | -62.0% |
| 2005 | 1,159 | +52.9% |
| 2006 | 2,811 | +142.5% |
| 2007 | 3,251 | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 2,129 | -34.5% |
| 2009 | 2,081 | -2.3% |
| 2010 | 3,171 | +52.4% |
| 2011 | 3,639 | +14.8% |
| 2012 | 3,953 | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 4,635 | +17.2% |
| 2014 | 4,572 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 5,643 | +23.4% |
| 2016 | 7,435 | +31.8% |
| 2017 | 8,424 | +13.3% |
| 2018 | 10,195 | +21.0% |
| 2019 | 10,894 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 12,815 | +17.6% |
| 2021 | 14,417 | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 14,818 | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,829 | 614 | 3,251 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,256 | 3,171 | 10,894 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,017 | 12,815 | 14,818 | 3 |
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More energy & mining data for Ghana
- Fuel imports 32.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2023)
- Gas production 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,075 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 Ghana?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Ghana was 14,818 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 14,818 in 2022.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 614 in 2000.
- How does Ghana rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Ghana ranks 70th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 274.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.