Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt was 1,653 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2006–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 1,653 for electricity installed capacity, megawatt in 2023. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 7,871,430.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity installed capacity, megawatt in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 1,653 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.015, in 2006.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 93rd out of 224 countries with data for 2023, 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 Installed Capacity, Megawatt in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0.015 | — |
| 2007 | 0.015 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 0.015 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.021 | +40.0% |
| 2010 | 0.021 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.021 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 0.021 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.021 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0.021 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,252 | +5961900.0% |
| 2016 | 1,653 | +32.0% |
| 2017 | 1,653 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1,653 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1,653 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 1,653 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 1,653 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1,653 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 1,653 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0165 | 0.015 | 0.021 | 4 |
| 2010s | 786.42 | 0.021 | 1,653 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,653 | 1,653 | 1,653 | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Fuel imports 18.8% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.3% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 20.2% (2023)
- Gas production 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 0 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gas production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity installed capacity, megawatt in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Electricity installed capacity, megawatt in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 1,653 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity installed capacity, megawatt recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1,653 in 2016.
- What is the lowest electricity installed capacity, megawatt recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.015 in 2006.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 93rd out of 224 countries with data for 2023.
- Is electricity installed capacity, megawatt rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,871,430.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic 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.