Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Panama

Panama: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 2,424 in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
2,424
Change on year
up 12.9%
World rank
111th
of 224 countries
All-time high
4,815
in 2019
All-time low
1,533
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Panama, 2000–2022

2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2000201120222000: 1.5k2001: 2.6k2002: 1.8k2003: 2.1k2004: 2.1k2005: 2.2k2006: 2.5k2007: 2.2k2008: 2.4k2009: 3.0k2010: 3.3k2011: 3.7k2012: 2.9k2013: 3.5k2014: 4.1k2015: 3.1k2016: 3.5k2017: 3.2k2018: 2.0k2019: 4.8k2020: 2.7k2021: 2.1k2022: 2.4k

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Panama stood at 2,424.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.9% on the previous year and down 17.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Panama peaked at 4,815 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,533, in 2000.

Panama ranks 111th of 224 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2,232 1,533 2,971 10
2010s 3,420 2,023 4,815 10
2020s 2,432 2,146 2,726 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Panama?
Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Panama was 2,424 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Panama?
The highest recorded value was 4,815 in 2019.
What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Panama?
The lowest recorded value was 1,533 in 2000.
How does Panama rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Panama ranks 111th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Panama?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Panama 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.