Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Namibia

Namibia: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 130.99 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
130.99
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
181st
of 224 countries
All-time high
169.25
in 2016
All-time low
2.5
in 2001
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Namibia, 2000–2022

0501001502000201120222000: 5.52001: 2.52002: 32003: 5.52004: 6.52005: 43.52006: 57.52007: 992008: 126.52009: 99.82010: 70.32011: 59.42012: 75.42013: 62.92014: 129.32015: 153.82016: 169.32017: 139.32018: 132.62019: 163.62020: 158.32021: 135.82022: 131

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

Namibia recorded 130.99 for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in 2022.

That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 73.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Namibia peaked at 169.25 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.5, in 2001.

Namibia ranks 181st of 224 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 44.93 2.5 126.5 10
2010s 115.58 59.41 169.25 10
2020s 141.66 130.99 158.25 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Namibia?
Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Namibia was 130.99 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Namibia?
The highest recorded value was 169.25 in 2016.
What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Namibia?
The lowest recorded value was 2.5 in 2001.
How does Namibia rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Namibia ranks 181st out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Namibia?
Over the last ten years it is up 73.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Namibia 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.