Share of electricity production by source in Panama
Panama: Share of electricity production by source was 3.7% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity production by source in Panama, 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 production by source in Panama is 3.7%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and down 49.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity production by source in Panama peaked at 9.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Panama ranks 61st of 210 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.7% | 0.0% | 9.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.2% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Panama
- Fuel imports 20.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.7% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 9.6% (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 1.0% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 6.6% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity production by source in Panama?
- Share of electricity production by source in Panama was 3.7% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity production by source recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 9.2% in 2019.
- What is the lowest share of electricity production by source recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Panama rank for share of electricity production by source?
- Panama ranks 61st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity production by source rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama 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 production by source. 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.