Energy mix in Nepal
Nepal: Energy mix was 52.67 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
52.67
Change on year
up 5.6%
World rank
113th
of 219 countries
All-time high
54.09
in 2022
All-time low
1.77
in 1981
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Energy mix in Nepal, 1980–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for energy mix in Nepal is 52.67, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.6% on the previous year and up 124.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, energy mix in Nepal peaked at 54.09 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.77, in 1981.
That places Nepal 113th out of 219 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Energy mix in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.84 | — |
| 1981 | 1.77 | -3.5% |
| 1982 | 2.43 | +37.4% |
| 1983 | 2.61 | +7.4% |
| 1984 | 2.62 | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 2.34 | -10.4% |
| 1986 | 3.18 | +35.9% |
| 1987 | 3.53 | +10.7% |
| 1988 | 3.46 | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 3.51 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 3.75 | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 4.47 | +19.2% |
| 1992 | 4.98 | +11.5% |
| 1993 | 5.06 | +1.7% |
| 1994 | 5.78 | +14.1% |
| 1995 | 6.14 | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 7.22 | +17.7% |
| 1997 | 8.26 | +14.4% |
| 1998 | 10.37 | +25.5% |
| 1999 | 11.44 | +10.4% |
| 2000 | 11.5 | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 11.93 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 12.1 | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 12.81 | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 12.57 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 13.03 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 12.43 | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 12.22 | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 14.07 | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 16.38 | +16.4% |
| 2010 | 17.68 | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 18.74 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 20.15 | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 21.68 | +7.6% |
| 2014 | 23.47 | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 21.09 | -10.1% |
| 2016 | 32.49 | +54.1% |
| 2017 | 37.35 | +14.9% |
| 2018 | 41.98 | +12.4% |
| 2019 | 36.39 | -13.3% |
| 2020 | 45.61 | +25.3% |
| 2021 | 48.15 | +5.6% |
| 2022 | 54.09 | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 49.87 | -7.8% |
| 2024 | 52.67 | +5.6% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 52.67 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 52.67, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 52.67 is below the median for South Asia, which is 76.55, 69% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.73 | 1.77 | 3.53 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.75 | 3.75 | 11.44 | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.9 | 11.5 | 16.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 27.1 | 17.68 | 41.98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50.08 | 45.61 | 54.09 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More energy & mining data for Nepal
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per capita 0 units per person (2024)
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Fuel imports 23.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals imports 2.3% (2022)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2022)
- Ores and metals exports 1.4% (2022)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is energy mix in Nepal?
- Energy mix in Nepal was 52.67 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest energy mix recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 54.09 in 2022.
- What is the lowest energy mix recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.77 in 1981.
- How does Nepal rank for energy mix?
- Nepal ranks 113th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is energy mix rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Energy mix. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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