Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Malawi
Malawi: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 465.73 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Malawi, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Malawi is 465.73, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 1,750.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Malawi peaked at 483.85 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15.1, in 2008.
That places Malawi 157th 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 Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 78.2 | — |
| 2001 | 79.73 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 82.85 | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 30.16 | -63.6% |
| 2004 | 75.71 | +151.1% |
| 2005 | 78.74 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 80.45 | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 81.88 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 15.1 | -81.6% |
| 2009 | 19.91 | +31.9% |
| 2010 | 20.2 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 25.24 | +25.0% |
| 2012 | 25.17 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 23.1 | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 23.63 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 18.32 | -22.5% |
| 2016 | 64.49 | +252.0% |
| 2017 | 304.77 | +372.6% |
| 2018 | 374.36 | +22.8% |
| 2019 | 483.85 | +29.2% |
| 2020 | 483.85 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 465.73 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 465.73 | +0.0% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 465.73 is above the median for low income countries, which is 465.73, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 465.73 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 598.14, 78% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +372.6% | 64.49 | 304.77 |
| 2016 | +252.0% | 18.32 | 64.49 |
| 2004 | +151.1% | 30.16 | 75.71 |
| 2008 | -81.6% | 81.88 | 15.1 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 62.27 | 15.1 | 82.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 136.31 | 18.32 | 483.85 | 10 |
| 2020s | 471.77 | 465.73 | 483.85 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 154 South Sudan 547 compare
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- 159 Seychelles 434.32 compare
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More energy & mining data for Malawi
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 7.18 % 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 16.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Malawi?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Malawi was 465.73 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 483.85 in 2019.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.1 in 2008.
- How does Malawi rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Malawi ranks 157th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,750.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.