Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Myanmar
Myanmar: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 11.32 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Myanmar, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 11.32 terawatt-hours for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 112.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Myanmar peaked at 13.75 terawatt-hours in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.71 terawatt-hours, in 2009.
That places Myanmar 69th 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.23 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 2.87 terawatt-hours | -11.1% |
| 2002 | 2.96 terawatt-hours | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 3.34 terawatt-hours | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 3.2 terawatt-hours | -4.2% |
| 2005 | 3.02 terawatt-hours | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 2.85 terawatt-hours | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 2.78 terawatt-hours | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 2.55 terawatt-hours | -8.3% |
| 2009 | 1.71 terawatt-hours | -32.9% |
| 2010 | 2.43 terawatt-hours | +42.1% |
| 2011 | 2.91 terawatt-hours | +19.8% |
| 2012 | 3.2 terawatt-hours | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 3.42 terawatt-hours | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 5.33 terawatt-hours | +55.8% |
| 2015 | 6.56 terawatt-hours | +23.1% |
| 2016 | 8.12 terawatt-hours | +23.8% |
| 2017 | 9.82 terawatt-hours | +20.9% |
| 2018 | 9.05 terawatt-hours | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 8.45 terawatt-hours | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 9.64 terawatt-hours | +14.1% |
| 2021 | 10.12 terawatt-hours | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 13.75 terawatt-hours | +35.9% |
| 2023 | 11.29 terawatt-hours | -17.9% |
| 2024 | 11.32 terawatt-hours | +0.3% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 11.32 terawatt-hours is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.44 terawatt-hours, 4.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 11.32 terawatt-hours is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.55 terawatt-hours, 2.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.85 terawatt-hours | 1.71 terawatt-hours | 3.34 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.93 terawatt-hours | 2.43 terawatt-hours | 9.82 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.22 terawatt-hours | 9.64 terawatt-hours | 13.75 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More reference data data for Myanmar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 25.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 73.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.8 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Myanmar?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Myanmar was 11.32 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 13.75 terawatt-hours in 2022.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.71 terawatt-hours in 2009.
- How does Myanmar rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Myanmar ranks 69th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.