Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) was 3,094 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Mozambique, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Mozambique stood at 3,094.
That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 12,845.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Mozambique peaked at 3,335 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 6.4, in 2006.
That places Mozambique 104th 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 (Fossil fuels) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 42 | — |
| 2001 | 43 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 34 | -20.9% |
| 2003 | 34 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 39 | +14.7% |
| 2005 | 15 | -61.5% |
| 2006 | 6.4 | -57.3% |
| 2007 | 7.3 | +14.1% |
| 2008 | 10.9 | +49.3% |
| 2009 | 10.9 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 17.8 | +63.3% |
| 2011 | 22 | +23.6% |
| 2012 | 23.9 | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 29.4 | +23.0% |
| 2014 | 33.4 | +13.6% |
| 2015 | 54.94 | +64.5% |
| 2016 | 697.7 | +1169.9% |
| 2017 | 3,335 | +378.0% |
| 2018 | 3,015 | -9.6% |
| 2019 | 3,306 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 3,085 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 3,172 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 3,094 | -2.5% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 3,094 is above the median for low income countries, which is 465.73, 6.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 3,094 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 598.14, 5.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +1169.9% | 54.94 | 697.7 |
| 2017 | +378.0% | 697.7 | 3,335 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.25 | 6.4 | 43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,053 | 17.8 | 3,335 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,117 | 3,085 | 3,172 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More energy & mining data for Mozambique
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 7.69 % 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)
- Fuel imports 21.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Mozambique?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Mozambique was 3,094 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 3,335 in 2017.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.4 in 2006.
- How does Mozambique rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Mozambique ranks 104th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12,845.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.