Electricity production by source in Cyprus
Cyprus: Electricity production by source was 15.1% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Cyprus, 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 Cyprus is 15.1%, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 23.0% on the previous year and up 317.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Cyprus peaked at 15.1% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
Cyprus ranks 52nd of 208 countries on this measure, in the top 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 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.1% | 1.4% | 10.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.7% | 12.3% | 15.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More energy & mining data for Cyprus
- Fuel imports 22.4% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.4% (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)
- Fuel exports 49.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 3.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 52.1% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production by source in Cyprus?
- Electricity production by source in Cyprus was 15.1% 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 Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 15.1% in 2021.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Cyprus rank for electricity production by source?
- Cyprus ranks 52nd out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production by source rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 317.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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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