Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt in Zambia
Zambia: Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt was 524.8 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Electricity Installed Capacity, Megawatt in Zambia, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2023, electricity installed capacity, megawatt in Zambia stood at 524.8.
The figure is up 643.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity installed capacity, megawatt in Zambia peaked at 528.6 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 70.57, in 2013.
Zambia ranks 129th 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 Installed Capacity, Megawatt in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 86.25 | — |
| 2001 | 86.25 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 86.25 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 86.25 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 86.25 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 86.25 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 86.25 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 86.8 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 86.58 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 86.58 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 86.58 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 86.58 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 86.58 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 70.57 | -18.5% |
| 2014 | 140.82 | +99.6% |
| 2015 | 172 | +22.1% |
| 2016 | 468.6 | +172.4% |
| 2017 | 528.6 | +12.8% |
| 2018 | 523.6 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 523.6 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 523.6 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 524.8 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 524.8 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 524.8 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.37 | 86.25 | 86.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 268.75 | 70.57 | 528.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 524.5 | 523.6 | 524.8 | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Zambia
- Fuel imports 22.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 73.0% (2024)
- 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 Zambia?
- Electricity installed capacity, megawatt in Zambia was 524.8 in 2023, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest electricity installed capacity, megawatt recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 528.6 in 2017.
- What is the lowest electricity installed capacity, megawatt recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 70.57 in 2013.
- How does Zambia rank for electricity installed capacity, megawatt?
- Zambia ranks 129th out of 224 countries with data for 2023.
- Is electricity installed capacity, megawatt rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 643.7%. 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 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.