Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 4.4 terawatt-hours in 2024. ▬ Flat
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe stood at 4.4 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and down 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Zimbabwe peaked at 4.94 terawatt-hours in 2001 and was at its lowest, 1.77 terawatt-hours, in 2009.
That places Zimbabwe 91st out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.4 terawatt-hours | 1.77 terawatt-hours | 4.94 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.93 terawatt-hours | 2.77 terawatt-hours | 4.55 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4 terawatt-hours | 2.51 terawatt-hours | 4.4 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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- Winter temperature anomalies -0.7408 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Zimbabwe?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Zimbabwe was 4.4 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 4.94 terawatt-hours in 2001.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.77 terawatt-hours in 2009.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Zimbabwe ranks 91st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.