Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Myanmar
Myanmar: Share of electricity generation from bioenergy was 1.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Myanmar, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 1.2% for share of electricity generation from bioenergy in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% on the previous year and down 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Myanmar peaked at 1.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Myanmar ranks 69th of 213 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% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More energy & mining data for Myanmar
- Fuel imports 36.2% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.4% (2024)
- Gas production 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.16 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 2,537 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 22.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 7.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 70.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Myanmar?
- Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Myanmar was 1.2% 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 1.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Myanmar rank for share of electricity generation from bioenergy?
- Myanmar ranks 69th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from bioenergy rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.