Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 0 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of down 100.0% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) peaked at 304,974 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2023.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) 1st out of 21 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 202,809 | — |
| 2001 | 211,262 | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 226,890 | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 233,720 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 276,581 | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 258,894 | -6.4% |
| 2006 | 255,956 | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 265,541 | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 257,232 | -3.1% |
| 2009 | 258,733 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 271,342 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 275,336 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 278,327 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 280,266 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 282,088 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 283,867 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 280,755 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 289,767 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 292,411 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 292,926 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 284,042 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 285,312 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 304,974 | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 244,762 | 202,809 | 276,581 | 10 |
| 2010s | 282,708 | 271,342 | 292,926 | 10 |
| 2020s | 218,582 | 0 | 304,974 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
- 1 China 5.71 million compare
- 2 United States of America 2.70 million compare
- 3 India 1.34 million compare
- 4 Russian Federation 729,607 compare
More energy & mining data for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
- Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt 82,240 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) was 0 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- The highest recorded value was 304,974 in 2022.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2023.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) ranks 1st out of 21 groups with data for 2023.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) 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.