Share of electricity generation from gas in Mozambique
Mozambique: Share of electricity generation from gas was 15.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from gas in Mozambique, 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 gas in Mozambique is 15.8%, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 1,135.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from gas in Mozambique peaked at 19.9% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Mozambique 81st out of 206 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% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.9% | 0.1% | 19.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.8% | 15.6% | 16.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More energy & mining data for Mozambique
- Fuel imports 21.3% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 1.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 23.3% (2024)
- Gas production 139.55 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,030 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 139.55 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 4,030 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 58.9% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 16.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 75.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from gas in Mozambique?
- Share of electricity generation from gas in Mozambique was 15.8% 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 gas recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 19.9% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from gas recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Mozambique rank for share of electricity generation from gas?
- Mozambique ranks 81st out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from gas rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,135.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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 gas. 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.