Electricity production by source in Colombia
Colombia: Electricity production by source was 1.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Colombia, 1990–2021
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 1.0% for electricity production by source in 2021.
That represents a change of down 59.9% on the previous year and down 15.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Colombia peaked at 4.5% in 2005 and was at its lowest, -6.3%, in 2013.
Colombia ranks 157th of 208 countries on this measure, 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 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.2% | -0.2% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.0% | -6.3% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Colombia
- Fuel imports 9.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 1.8% (2024)
- Gas production 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 94.13 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 1,762 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 45.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 59.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production by source in Colombia?
- Electricity production by source in Colombia was 1.0% 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.5% in 2005.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was -6.3% in 2013.
- How does Colombia rank for electricity production by source?
- Colombia ranks 157th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production by source rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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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