Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt was 72 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt in Central African Republic, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity installed capacity, megawatt in Central African Republic is 72, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 278.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity installed capacity, megawatt in Central African Republic peaked at 72 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 19, in 2005.
That places Central African Republic 187th out of 224 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21 | — |
| 2001 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 19 | -9.5% |
| 2006 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 22 | +15.8% |
| 2015 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 72 | +227.3% |
| 2022 | 72 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 72 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20 | 19 | 21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.8 | 19 | 22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.5 | 22 | 72 | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Central African Republic
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (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)
- 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 26.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 6.3% (2024)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity installed capacity, megawatt in Central African Republic?
- Electricity installed capacity, megawatt in Central African Republic was 72 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity installed capacity, megawatt recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 72 in 2021.
- What is the lowest electricity installed capacity, megawatt recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 19 in 2005.
- How does Central African Republic rank for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- Central African Republic ranks 187th out of 224 countries with data for 2023.
- Is electricity installed capacity, megawatt rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 278.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt (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.