Share of electricity production by source in Zambia
Zambia: Share of electricity production by source was 10.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity production by source in Zambia, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of electricity production by source in Zambia stood at 10.8%.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 4.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity production by source in Zambia peaked at 12.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2006.
Zambia ranks 52nd of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.5% | 0.0% | 12.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.5% | 7.3% | 12.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 50 Reunion 13.0% compare
- 51 Kyrgyzstan 12.6% compare
- 53 Netherlands 7.1% compare
- 54 Uzbekistan 6.6% compare
- 55 Colombia 6.1% compare
More energy & mining data for Zambia
- Fuel imports 22.9% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 4.0% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 73.0% (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 2.7% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 71.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity production by source in Zambia?
- Share of electricity production by source in Zambia was 10.8% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity production by source recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.5% in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of electricity production by source recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2006.
- How does Zambia rank for share of electricity production by source?
- Zambia ranks 52nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Zambia 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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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.