Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Mozambique
Mozambique: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 3.28 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Mozambique, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Mozambique stood at 3.28 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of up 1,390.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Mozambique peaked at 3.92 terawatt-hours in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.01 terawatt-hours, in 2000.
Mozambique ranks 103rd 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.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.01 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0.04 terawatt-hours | +300.0% |
| 2002 | 0.03 terawatt-hours | -25.0% |
| 2003 | 0.03 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 0.05 terawatt-hours | +66.7% |
| 2005 | 0.02 terawatt-hours | -60.0% |
| 2006 | 0.02 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 0.01 terawatt-hours | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 0.01 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.01 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 0.02 terawatt-hours | +100.0% |
| 2011 | 0.11 terawatt-hours | +450.0% |
| 2012 | 0.11 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.21 terawatt-hours | +90.9% |
| 2014 | 0.22 terawatt-hours | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 1.29 terawatt-hours | +486.4% |
| 2016 | 3.26 terawatt-hours | +152.7% |
| 2017 | 3.44 terawatt-hours | +5.5% |
| 2018 | 3.12 terawatt-hours | -9.3% |
| 2019 | 3.92 terawatt-hours | +25.6% |
| 2020 | 3.14 terawatt-hours | -19.9% |
| 2021 | 3.21 terawatt-hours | +2.2% |
| 2022 | 3.19 terawatt-hours | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 3.28 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 3.28 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 3.28 terawatt-hours is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.4 terawatt-hours, 8.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 3.28 terawatt-hours is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.945 terawatt-hours, 3.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Mozambique changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +486.4% | 0.22 terawatt-hours | 1.29 terawatt-hours |
| 2011 | +450.0% | 0.02 terawatt-hours | 0.11 terawatt-hours |
| 2001 | +300.0% | 0.01 terawatt-hours | 0.04 terawatt-hours |
| 2016 | +152.7% | 1.29 terawatt-hours | 3.26 terawatt-hours |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.023 terawatt-hours | 0.01 terawatt-hours | 0.05 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.57 terawatt-hours | 0.02 terawatt-hours | 3.92 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.22 terawatt-hours | 3.14 terawatt-hours | 3.28 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More reference data data for Mozambique
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.53 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Mozambique?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Mozambique was 3.28 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 3.92 terawatt-hours in 2019.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.01 terawatt-hours in 2000.
- How does Mozambique rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Mozambique ranks 103rd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,390.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.