Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Zambia
Zambia: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) was 2,167 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours in Zambia, 2000–2022
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2022, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Zambia stood at 2,167.
The figure is up 53.1% on the previous year and up 11,570.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Zambia peaked at 2,591 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 12.69, in 2007.
Zambia ranks 114th of 224 countries on this measure, 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14 | — |
| 2001 | 14 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 14 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 14 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 14 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 14.45 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 15.04 | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 12.69 | -15.7% |
| 2008 | 12.95 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 13.62 | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 13.98 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 15.76 | +12.7% |
| 2012 | 18.57 | +17.8% |
| 2013 | 19.6 | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 411.74 | +2000.7% |
| 2015 | 404.5 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 670.1 | +65.7% |
| 2017 | 1,987 | +196.5% |
| 2018 | 2,498 | +25.7% |
| 2019 | 2,591 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 2,216 | -14.5% |
| 2021 | 1,415 | -36.1% |
| 2022 | 2,167 | +53.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 2,167 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,061, 1.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 2,167 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 598.14, 3.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels) in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +2000.7% | 19.6 | 411.74 |
| 2017 | +196.5% | 670.1 | 1,987 |
| 2016 | +65.7% | 404.5 | 670.1 |
| 2022 | +53.1% | 1,415 | 2,167 |
| 2021 | -36.1% | 2,216 | 1,415 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.87 | 12.69 | 15.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 862.99 | 13.98 | 2,591 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,933 | 1,415 | 2,216 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More energy & mining data for Zambia
- 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 0.0312 % 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 22.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Zambia?
- Electricity generation, gigawatt hours in Zambia was 2,167 in 2022, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,591 in 2019.
- What is the lowest electricity generation, gigawatt hours recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.69 in 2007.
- How does Zambia rank for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
- Zambia ranks 114th out of 224 countries with data for 2022.
- Is electricity generation, gigawatt hours rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11,570.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.