Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Share of electricity generation from bioenergy was 1.2% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Zimbabwe, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 1.2% for share of electricity generation from bioenergy in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.6% on the previous year and up 1,053.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Zimbabwe peaked at 3.2% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Zimbabwe 75th 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 | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More energy & mining data for Zimbabwe
- Fuel imports 21.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 33.8% (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 2.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 23.0% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 56.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Zimbabwe?
- Share of electricity generation from bioenergy in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 3.2% in 2016.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from bioenergy recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for share of electricity generation from bioenergy?
- Zimbabwe ranks 75th out of 213 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from bioenergy rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,053.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.