Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Sudan
Sudan: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) was 6,576 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Sudan, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sudan stood at 6,576. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
The figure is up 127.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sudan peaked at 6,576 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1,267, in 2000.
That places Sudan 85th out of 224 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,267 | — |
| 2001 | 1,324 | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 1,610 | +21.6% |
| 2003 | 2,191 | +36.1% |
| 2004 | 2,360 | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 2,565 | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 3,151 | +22.8% |
| 2007 | 3,570 | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 4,043 | +13.2% |
| 2009 | 3,263 | -19.3% |
| 2010 | 1,297 | -60.3% |
| 2011 | 1,988 | +53.3% |
| 2012 | 2,891 | +45.4% |
| 2013 | 2,290 | -20.8% |
| 2014 | 2,463 | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 4,627 | +87.9% |
| 2016 | 6,378 | +37.8% |
| 2017 | 5,900 | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 6,301 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 6,505 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 5,409 | -16.9% |
| 2021 | 6,576 | +21.6% |
| 2022 | 6,576 | +0.0% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 6,576 is above the median for low income countries, which is 465.73, 14.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 6,576 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 598.14, 11.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,534 | 1,267 | 4,043 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,064 | 1,297 | 6,505 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,187 | 5,409 | 6,576 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More energy & mining data for Sudan
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -4.09 % 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)
- Fuel imports 12.9% (2018)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sudan?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Sudan was 6,576 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 6,576 in 2021.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,267 in 2000.
- How does Sudan rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Sudan ranks 85th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.