Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 96.33 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2022
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 187 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 121.95 compare
- 188 Anguilla 105.81 compare
- 189 Luxembourg 98.86 compare
- 191 Solomon Islands 95.96 compare
- 192 Palau 92.74 compare
- 193 Costa Rica 92.11 compare
More energy & mining data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 11.6 % change on previous year (2024)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 29.3% (2023)
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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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.