Per capita electricity generation by source in New Caledonia
New Caledonia: Per capita electricity generation by source was 3,895 kilowatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Per capita electricity generation by source in New Caledonia, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in kilowatt-hours.
Analysis
New Caledonia recorded 3,895 kilowatt-hours for per capita electricity generation by source in 2024.
The figure is down 0.9% on the previous year and up 42.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, per capita electricity generation by source in New Caledonia peaked at 5,384 kilowatt-hours in 2020 and was at its lowest, 433.36 kilowatt-hours, in 2008.
That places New Caledonia 4th out of 207 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 774.97 kilowatt-hours | 433.36 kilowatt-hours | 1,206 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,329 kilowatt-hours | 2,025 kilowatt-hours | 5,324 kilowatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,236 kilowatt-hours | 3,895 kilowatt-hours | 5,384 kilowatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for New Caledonia
- Fuel imports 22.3% (2015)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2015)
- Ores and metals exports 37.8% (2015)
- 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 0.0% (2015)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 48.9% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 14.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is per capita electricity generation by source in New Caledonia?
- Per capita electricity generation by source in New Caledonia was 3,895 kilowatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest per capita electricity generation by source recorded in New Caledonia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,384 kilowatt-hours in 2020.
- What is the lowest per capita electricity generation by source recorded in New Caledonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 433.36 kilowatt-hours in 2008.
- How does New Caledonia rank for per capita electricity generation by source?
- New Caledonia ranks 4th out of 207 countries with data for 2024.
- Is per capita electricity generation by source rising or falling in New Caledonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this New Caledonia data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Per capita electricity generation by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in kilowatt-hours per person.