Share of electricity production by source in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Share of electricity production by source was 3.5% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity production by source in Central African Republic, 2000–2021
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 3.5% for share of electricity production by source in 2021.
That represents a change of up 1,906.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity production by source in Central African Republic peaked at 4.4% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2014.
Central African Republic ranks 193rd of 208 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | 0.2% | 4.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Central African Republic
- Fuel imports 26.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 0.6% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 6.3% (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 0.0% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 52.9% (2022)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 11.2% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity production by source in Central African Republic?
- Share of electricity production by source in Central African Republic was 3.5% in 2021, according to IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity production by source recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 4.4% in 2016.
- What is the lowest share of electricity production by source recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2014.
- How does Central African Republic rank for share of electricity production by source?
- Central African Republic ranks 193rd out of 208 countries with data for 2021.
- Is share of electricity production by source rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,906.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed 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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