Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 1.4 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Burkina Faso, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 1.4 terawatt-hours for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 79.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Burkina Faso peaked at 1.6 terawatt-hours in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.29 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
Burkina Faso ranks 127th of 208 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 | 0.406 terawatt-hours | 0.29 terawatt-hours | 0.57 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.848 terawatt-hours | 0.45 terawatt-hours | 1.6 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.39 terawatt-hours | 1.29 terawatt-hours | 1.43 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
- 124 Norway 1.61 terawatt-hours compare
- 125 Mauritania 1.6 terawatt-hours compare
- 126 Switzerland 1.5 terawatt-hours compare
- 127 Kenya 1.4 terawatt-hours compare
- 127 Madagascar 1.4 terawatt-hours compare
- 130 Tajikistan 1.39 terawatt-hours compare
More reference data data for Burkina Faso
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4817 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.0198 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.53 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3271 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.47 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 136.48 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Burkina Faso?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Burkina Faso was 1.4 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 1.6 terawatt-hours in 2018.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.29 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Burkina Faso ranks 127th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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.