Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Paraguay
Paraguay: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 1.35 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Paraguay, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Paraguay stood at 1.35.
The figure is down 31.8% on the previous year and down 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Paraguay peaked at 5.93 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.42, in 2003.
Paraguay ranks 218th 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.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Paraguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.82 | — |
| 2001 | 0.48 | -41.5% |
| 2002 | 0.51 | +6.3% |
| 2003 | 0.42 | -17.6% |
| 2004 | 0.5 | +19.0% |
| 2005 | 0.65 | +30.0% |
| 2006 | 0.76 | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 0.63 | -17.1% |
| 2008 | 0.65 | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 0.74 | +13.8% |
| 2010 | 0.82 | +10.8% |
| 2011 | 0.9 | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 3.07 | +241.1% |
| 2013 | 3.18 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 5.93 | +86.5% |
| 2015 | 1.37 | -76.9% |
| 2016 | 1.25 | -8.8% |
| 2017 | 1.51 | +20.8% |
| 2018 | 1.55 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 2.04 | +31.6% |
| 2020 | 1.68 | -17.5% |
| 2021 | 1.98 | +17.7% |
| 2022 | 1.35 | -31.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.616 | 0.42 | 0.82 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.16 | 0.82 | 5.93 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.67 | 1.35 | 1.98 | 3 |
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More energy & mining data for Paraguay
- Fuel imports 10.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.6% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 1.7% (2025)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Paraguay?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Paraguay was 1.35 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Paraguay?
- The highest recorded value was 5.93 in 2014.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Paraguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.42 in 2003.
- How does Paraguay rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Paraguay ranks 218th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Paraguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Paraguay 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.