Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 96.33 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
96.33
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
190th
of 224 countries
All-time high
104.36
in 2017
All-time low
3.77
in 2006
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2022

02550751002000201120222000: 26.12001: 26.52002: 31.52003: 7.92004: 6.22005: 4.22006: 3.82007: 7.62008: 7.72009: 7.32010: 4.82011: 62012: 6.42013: 5.92014: 772015: 95.12016: 100.32017: 104.42018: 93.22019: 102.42020: 102.32021: 96.32022: 96.3

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sao Tome and Principe is 96.33, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,408.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 104.36 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 3.77, in 2006.

Sao Tome and Principe ranks 190th 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year

Annual values for Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2000 26.05
2001 26.47 +1.6%
2002 31.5 +19.0%
2003 7.86 -75.1%
2004 6.17 -21.5%
2005 4.25 -31.2%
2006 3.77 -11.3%
2007 7.63 +102.5%
2008 7.67 +0.5%
2009 7.26 -5.3%
2010 4.79 -34.0%
2011 6 +25.3%
2012 6.39 +6.4%
2013 5.89 -7.8%
2014 77 +1207.3%
2015 95.11 +23.5%
2016 100.29 +5.5%
2017 104.36 +4.1%
2018 93.17 -10.7%
2019 102.39 +9.9%
2020 102.33 -0.0%
2021 96.33 -5.9%
2022 96.33 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.86 3.77 31.5 10
2010s 59.54 4.79 104.36 10
2020s 98.33 96.33 102.33 3

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  4. 191 Solomon Islands 95.96 compare
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  6. 193 Costa Rica 92.11 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sao Tome and Principe?
Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sao Tome and Principe was 96.33 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 104.36 in 2017.
What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was 3.77 in 2006.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 190th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,408.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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
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Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
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