Electricity production by source in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: Electricity production by source was 1.2% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Azerbaijan, 1990–2021
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity production by source in Azerbaijan is 1.2%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 8.4% on the previous year and up 30.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Azerbaijan peaked at 1.3% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
That places Azerbaijan 155th out of 208 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Azerbaijan
- Fuel imports 5.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.2% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 1.5% (2025)
- Gas production 378.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 36,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 378.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 36,394 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 85.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 62.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production by source in Azerbaijan?
- Electricity production by source in Azerbaijan was 1.2% in 2021, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity production by source recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.3% in 2020.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Azerbaijan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Azerbaijan rank for electricity production by source?
- Azerbaijan ranks 155th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Azerbaijan data come from?
- The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity production by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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