Electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Namibia
Namibia: Electricity generation from fossil fuels per person was 13.2 kilowatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Namibia, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Namibia stood at 13.2 kilowatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and up 205.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Namibia peaked at 87.93 kilowatt-hours in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 kilowatt-hours, in 2001.
That places Namibia 193rd out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.44 kilowatt-hours | 0 kilowatt-hours | 87.93 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.21 kilowatt-hours | 4.32 kilowatt-hours | 27.92 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.7 kilowatt-hours | 6.92 kilowatt-hours | 25.65 kilowatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Namibia
- Fuel imports 15.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 9.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 32.3% (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 1.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 27.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 68.2% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Namibia?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels per person in Namibia was 13.2 kilowatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels per person recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 87.93 kilowatt-hours in 2008.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels per person recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 kilowatt-hours in 2001.
- How does Namibia rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels per person?
- Namibia ranks 193rd out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels per person rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels per person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in kilowatt-hours per person.