Electricity production by source in Myanmar
Myanmar: Electricity production by source was 11.3% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar is 11.3%, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 429.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Myanmar peaked at 21.7% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
Myanmar ranks 67th of 208 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.1% | 2.3% | 6.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.0% | 1.8% | 21.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.3% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More energy & mining data for Myanmar
- Fuel imports 36.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 22.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production by source in Myanmar?
- Electricity production by source in Myanmar was 11.3% 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 21.7% in 2013.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Myanmar rank for electricity production by source?
- Myanmar ranks 67th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production by source rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 429.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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