Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Angola
Angola: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 4.1 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Angola, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Angola recorded 4.1 terawatt-hours for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in 2024.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Angola peaked at 4.55 terawatt-hours in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.41 terawatt-hours, in 2005.
That places Angola 97th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Angola, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.53 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0.62 terawatt-hours | +17.0% |
| 2002 | 0.62 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.75 terawatt-hours | +21.0% |
| 2004 | 0.49 terawatt-hours | -34.7% |
| 2005 | 0.41 terawatt-hours | -16.3% |
| 2006 | 0.44 terawatt-hours | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 0.75 terawatt-hours | +70.5% |
| 2008 | 0.9 terawatt-hours | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 1.64 terawatt-hours | +82.2% |
| 2010 | 1.75 terawatt-hours | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 1.64 terawatt-hours | -6.3% |
| 2012 | 2.24 terawatt-hours | +36.6% |
| 2013 | 3.42 terawatt-hours | +52.7% |
| 2014 | 4.51 terawatt-hours | +31.9% |
| 2015 | 4.44 terawatt-hours | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 4.55 terawatt-hours | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 3.09 terawatt-hours | -32.1% |
| 2018 | 2.7 terawatt-hours | -12.6% |
| 2019 | 4.24 terawatt-hours | +57.0% |
| 2020 | 4.1 terawatt-hours | -3.3% |
| 2021 | 4.14 terawatt-hours | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 4.23 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 4.09 terawatt-hours | -3.3% |
| 2024 | 4.1 terawatt-hours | +0.2% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 4.1 terawatt-hours is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.44 terawatt-hours, 1.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Angola's 4.1 terawatt-hours is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.945 terawatt-hours, 4.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.715 terawatt-hours | 0.41 terawatt-hours | 1.64 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.26 terawatt-hours | 1.64 terawatt-hours | 4.55 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.13 terawatt-hours | 4.09 terawatt-hours | 4.23 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More reference data data for Angola
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4536 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.163 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8877 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Angola?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Angola was 4.1 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 4.55 terawatt-hours in 2016.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.41 terawatt-hours in 2005.
- How does Angola rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Angola ranks 97th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.