Electricity production by source in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Electricity production by source was 4.8% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Electricity production by source in Sierra Leone, 2000–2021
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.
Analysis
In 2021, electricity production by source in Sierra Leone stood at 4.8%. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 0.4% on the previous year and up 3,558.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity production by source in Sierra Leone peaked at 4.8% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Sierra Leone ranks 113th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.4% | 0.1% | 4.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Sierra Leone
- Fuel imports 1.1% (2018)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (2018)
- Ores and metals exports 19.7% (2018)
- 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 0.1% (2018)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 76.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 9.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity production by source in Sierra Leone?
- Electricity production by source in Sierra Leone was 4.8% 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 4.8% in 2021.
- What is the lowest electricity production by source recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for electricity production by source?
- Sierra Leone ranks 113th out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is electricity production by source rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,558.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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