Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Malta

Malta: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 1,997 in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
1,997
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
116th
of 224 countries
All-time high
2,312
in 2008
All-time low
720.83
in 2016
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Malta, 2000–2022

5001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k2000201120222000: 1.9k2001: 1.9k2002: 2.1k2003: 2.2k2004: 2.2k2005: 2.2k2006: 2.3k2007: 2.3k2008: 2.3k2009: 2.2k2010: 2.1k2011: 2.2k2012: 2.3k2013: 2.2k2014: 2.2k2015: 1.2k2016: 720.82017: 1.5k2018: 1.8k2019: 1.9k2020: 1.9k2021: 2.0k2022: 2.0k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Malta recorded 1,997 for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in 2022.

The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and down 12.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Malta peaked at 2,312 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 720.83, in 2016.

Malta ranks 116th of 224 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2,164 1,917 2,312 10
2010s 1,796 720.83 2,268 10
2020s 1,950 1,900 1,997 3

Countries ranked near Malta

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  4. 117 Kyrgyzstan 1,954 compare
  5. 118 El Salvador 1,667 compare
  6. 119 Cameroon 1,593 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Malta?
Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Malta was 1,997 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Malta?
The highest recorded value was 2,312 in 2008.
What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Malta?
The lowest recorded value was 720.83 in 2016.
How does Malta rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Malta ranks 116th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Malta?
Over the last ten years it is down 12.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Malta 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.