Electricity net consumption in Iran
Iran: Electricity net consumption was 279.83 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2019)
279.83
Change on year
up 9.7%
World rank
14th
of 202 countries
All-time high
279.83
in 2019
All-time low
19.68
in 1980
Years of data
40
1980–2019
Electricity net consumption in Iran, 1980–2019
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity net consumption in Iran is 279.83, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.7% on the previous year and up 64.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity net consumption in Iran peaked at 279.83 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 19.68, in 1980.
Iran ranks 14th of 202 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity net consumption in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 19.68 | — |
| 1981 | 21.16 | +7.5% |
| 1982 | 23.92 | +13.1% |
| 1983 | 28.09 | +17.4% |
| 1984 | 31.26 | +11.3% |
| 1985 | 31.58 | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 30.7 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 31.11 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 39.23 | +26.1% |
| 1989 | 40.24 | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 49.79 | +23.7% |
| 1991 | 53.87 | +8.2% |
| 1992 | 59.17 | +9.8% |
| 1993 | 62.05 | +4.9% |
| 1994 | 65.53 | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 63.73 | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 69.67 | +9.3% |
| 1997 | 73.36 | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 77.62 | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 84.62 | +9.0% |
| 2000 | 94.36 | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 101.7 | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 109.41 | +7.6% |
| 2003 | 119.99 | +9.7% |
| 2004 | 126.99 | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 135.2 | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 146.07 | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 153.26 | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 162.11 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 169.83 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 182.71 | +7.6% |
| 2011 | 186.14 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 195.32 | +4.9% |
| 2013 | 201.13 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 217.87 | +8.3% |
| 2015 | 220.74 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 236.31 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 251.54 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 254.99 | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 279.83 | +9.7% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 279.83 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 13.99, 20.0× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iran's 279.83 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 31.68, 8.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 29.7 | 19.68 | 40.24 | 10 |
| 1990s | 65.94 | 49.79 | 84.62 | 10 |
| 2000s | 131.89 | 94.36 | 169.83 | 10 |
| 2010s | 222.66 | 182.71 | 279.83 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Manure Management 2,676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 1,533 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 12,334 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Burning - Crop 225.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 95.57 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity net consumption in Iran?
- Electricity net consumption in Iran was 279.83 in 2019, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest electricity net consumption recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 279.83 in 2019.
- What is the lowest electricity net consumption recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.68 in 1980.
- How does Iran rank for electricity net consumption?
- Iran ranks 14th out of 202 countries with data for 2019.
- Is electricity net consumption rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Electricity net consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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