Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Kenya

Kenya: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 1,530 in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)
1,530
Change on year
up 17.6%
World rank
124th
of 224 countries
All-time high
2,739
in 2009
All-time low
915.14
in 2020
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Kenya, 2000–2022

1.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k2000201120222000: 1.8k2001: 1.8k2002: 1.3k2003: 9322004: 1.1k2005: 1.5k2006: 1.8k2007: 1.9k2008: 2.1k2009: 2.7k2010: 2.7k2011: 2.4k2012: 2.4k2013: 2.4k2014: 2.3k2015: 1.7k2016: 1.8k2017: 2.2k2018: 1.8k2019: 1.1k2020: 915.12021: 1.3k2022: 1.5k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Kenya stood at 1,530.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.6% on the previous year and down 34.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Kenya peaked at 2,739 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 915.14, in 2020.

Kenya ranks 124th of 224 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,691 932 2,739 10
2010s 2,082 1,099 2,667 10
2020s 1,249 915.14 1,530 3

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 121 Guam 1,562 compare
  2. 122 Montenegro 1,551 compare
  3. 123 Tajikistan 1,540 compare
  4. 125 Norway 1,490 compare
  5. 126 Nicaragua 1,478 compare
  6. 127 Benin 1,340 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Kenya?
Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Kenya was 1,530 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 2,739 in 2009.
What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 915.14 in 2020.
How does Kenya rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Kenya ranks 124th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is down 34.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Kenya 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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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.