Share of electricity production by source in Ghana
Ghana: Share of electricity production by source was 63.9% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity production by source in Ghana, 1990–2022
Source: IEA Energy Statistics Data Browser, IEA, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of total.
Analysis
Ghana recorded 63.9% for share of electricity production by source in 2022.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and up 92.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity production by source in Ghana peaked at 66.9% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1990.
That places Ghana 108th out of 208 countries with data for 2022, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.1% | 0.0% | 22.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 34.6% | 12.2% | 66.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.3% | 31.2% | 62.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.3% | 63.6% | 65.3% | 3 |
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 production by source in Ghana?
- Share of electricity production by source in Ghana was 63.9% in 2022, 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 66.9% in 2007.
- What is the lowest share of electricity production by source recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1990.
- How does Ghana rank for share of electricity production by source?
- Ghana ranks 108th out of 208 countries with data for 2022.
- Is share of electricity production by source rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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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