Share of electricity generation from gas in Niger
Niger: Share of electricity generation from gas was 5.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from gas in Niger, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Niger recorded 5.3% for share of electricity generation from gas in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and down 29.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from gas in Niger peaked at 7.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
That places Niger 97th 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% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.5% | 0.0% | 7.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.3% | 5.2% | 7.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More energy & mining data for Niger
- Fuel imports 12.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.8% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 0.0% (2024)
- Gas production 0.2899 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 10.72 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 0.2899 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 10.72 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 88.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 45.8% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 65.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from gas in Niger?
- Share of electricity generation from gas in Niger was 5.3% 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 7.5% in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from gas recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Niger rank for share of electricity generation from gas?
- Niger ranks 97th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Niger 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.