Share of electricity generation from oil in Ghana
Ghana: Share of electricity generation from oil was 2.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity generation from oil in Ghana, 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 oil in Ghana is 2.3%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.8% on the previous year and down 84.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity generation from oil in Ghana peaked at 46.8% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2023.
Ghana ranks 132nd of 208 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 | 25.0% | 8.6% | 46.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.9% | 8.0% | 27.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 2.3% | 3.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More energy & mining data for Ghana
- Fuel imports 32.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals imports 1.1% (2023)
- Ores and metals exports 3.8% (2023)
- Gas production 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 37.02 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 1,075 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 24.5% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 11.2% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 77.3% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity generation from oil in Ghana?
- Share of electricity generation from oil in Ghana was 2.3% 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 oil recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 46.8% in 2007.
- What is the lowest share of electricity generation from oil recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2023.
- How does Ghana rank for share of electricity generation from oil?
- Ghana ranks 132nd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity generation from oil rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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 oil. 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.