Electricity production by source in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Electricity production by source was 0.8% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Bangladesh, 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 Bangladesh is 0.8%, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 74.0% on the previous year and up 343.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Bangladesh peaked at 3.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, -0.8%, in 2008.
That places Bangladesh 163rd out of 208 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | 1.2% | -0.8% | 3.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More energy & mining data for Bangladesh
- Fuel imports 10.1% (2018)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2018)
- Ores and metals exports 0.3% (2018)
- Gas production 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,024 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 179.95 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,024 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.1% (2018)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 74.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production by source in Bangladesh?
- Electricity production by source in Bangladesh was 0.8% 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 3.9% in 2000.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8% in 2008.
- How does Bangladesh rank for electricity production by source?
- Bangladesh ranks 163rd out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production by source rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is up 343.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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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