Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Myanmar
Myanmar: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 12,621 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Myanmar, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Myanmar stood at 12,621.
That represents a change of down 10.7% on the previous year and up 294.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Myanmar peaked at 14,963 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,708, in 2009.
Myanmar ranks 72nd of 224 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,836 | 1,708 | 3,351 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,267 | 2,436 | 12,445 | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,905 | 12,621 | 14,963 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More energy & mining data for Myanmar
- Fuel imports 36.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Myanmar?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Myanmar was 12,621 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 14,963 in 2020.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,708 in 2009.
- How does Myanmar rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Myanmar ranks 72nd out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 294.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.