Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Chad
Chad: Share of electricity generation from bioenergy was 2.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Chad, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Chad is 2.7%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 18.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Chad peaked at 4.2% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Chad 49th out of 213 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More energy & mining data for Chad
- Fuel imports 17.9% (1995)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (1995)
- Ores and metals exports 0.8% (1975)
- 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 7.9% (1975)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 23.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.1% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Chad?
- Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Chad was 2.7% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 4.2% in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Chad rank for share of electricity generation from bioenergy?
- Chad ranks 49th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from bioenergy rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of electricity generation from bioenergy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.