Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Suriname
Suriname: Share of electricity generation from bioenergy was 0.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Suriname, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Suriname stood at 0.6%.
The figure is down 0.6% on the previous year and up 17.2% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Suriname peaked at 0.6% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Suriname 95th out of 213 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Suriname
More energy & mining data for Suriname
- Fuel imports 12.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 4.0% (2024)
- Gas production 0.0767 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 120.88 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.0767 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 120.88 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 3.1% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 64.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Suriname?
- Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Suriname was 0.6% 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 Suriname?
- The highest recorded value was 0.6% in 2023.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in Suriname?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Suriname rank for share of electricity generation from bioenergy?
- Suriname ranks 95th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Suriname 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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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.