Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Syria
Syria: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours was 16,162 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Syria, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Syria is 16,162, measured in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Syria peaked at 43,821 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 16,162, in 2021.
That places Syria 67th out of 224 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Syria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21,986 | — |
| 2001 | 23,302 | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 25,589 | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 27,608 | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 27,962 | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 31,723 | +13.5% |
| 2006 | 33,508 | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 35,164 | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 38,154 | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 41,442 | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 43,821 | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 38,742 | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 27,951 | -27.9% |
| 2013 | 22,933 | -18.0% |
| 2014 | 21,482 | -6.3% |
| 2015 | 18,951 | -11.8% |
| 2016 | 17,600 | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 20,333 | +15.5% |
| 2018 | 25,760 | +26.7% |
| 2019 | 26,002 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 24,960 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 16,162 | -35.2% |
| 2022 | 16,162 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30,644 | 21,986 | 41,442 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,357 | 17,600 | 43,821 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,095 | 16,162 | 24,960 | 3 |
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More energy & mining data for Syria
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate 0.7577 % 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 (2022)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel imports 19.7% (2010)
- Ores and metals imports 2.9% (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Syria?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Syria was 16,162 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 43,821 in 2010.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,162 in 2021.
- How does Syria rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Syria ranks 67th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Syria 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.