Electricity production by source in Pakistan
Pakistan: Electricity production by source was 7.8% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Pakistan, 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 Pakistan is 7.8%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and up 125.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Pakistan peaked at 8.5% in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1.5%, in 2005.
That places Pakistan 88th 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 | 1.1% | -1.5% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.5% | -0.3% | 7.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More energy & mining data for Pakistan
- Fuel imports 31.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 3.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.3% (2024)
- Gas production 249.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 977.28 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 249.42 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 977.28 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 1.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 15.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 57.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production by source in Pakistan?
- Electricity production by source in Pakistan was 7.8% 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 8.5% in 2020.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.5% in 2005.
- How does Pakistan rank for electricity production by source?
- Pakistan ranks 88th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production by source rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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