Electricity net generation in Iran
Iran: Electricity net generation was 304.32 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
304.32
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
13th
of 203 countries
All-time high
317.76
in 2019
All-time low
21.26
in 1980
Years of data
41
1980–2020
Electricity net generation in Iran, 1980–2020
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity net generation in Iran is 304.32, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 4.2% on the previous year and up 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity net generation in Iran peaked at 317.76 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 21.26, in 1980.
That places Iran 13th out of 203 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity net generation in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 21.26 | — |
| 1981 | 23.65 | +11.3% |
| 1982 | 27.33 | +15.6% |
| 1983 | 31.34 | +14.6% |
| 1984 | 35.25 | +12.5% |
| 1985 | 35.32 | +0.2% |
| 1986 | 34.9 | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 35.95 | +3.0% |
| 1988 | 44.26 | +23.1% |
| 1989 | 45.79 | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 55.86 | +22.0% |
| 1991 | 60.63 | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 64.98 | +7.2% |
| 1993 | 71.95 | +10.7% |
| 1994 | 77.47 | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 76.11 | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 81.26 | +6.8% |
| 1997 | 87.72 | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 93.41 | +6.5% |
| 1999 | 102.28 | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 114.28 | +11.7% |
| 2001 | 122.64 | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 133.02 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 145.2 | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 157.44 | +8.4% |
| 2005 | 168.21 | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 182.04 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 192.66 | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 201.92 | +4.8% |
| 2009 | 208.46 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 219.47 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 226.06 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 239.25 | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 247.06 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 258.37 | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 264.97 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 272.29 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 289.59 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 291.55 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 317.76 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | 304.32 | -4.2% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 304.32 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17.21, 17.7× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Iran's 304.32 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 34.22, 8.9× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 33.5 | 21.26 | 45.79 | 10 |
| 1990s | 77.17 | 55.86 | 102.28 | 10 |
| 2000s | 162.59 | 114.28 | 208.46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 262.64 | 219.47 | 317.76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 304.32 | 304.32 | 304.32 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- 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 generation in Iran?
- Electricity net generation in Iran was 304.32 in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest electricity net generation recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 317.76 in 2019.
- What is the lowest electricity net generation recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.26 in 1980.
- How does Iran rank for electricity net generation?
- Iran ranks 13th out of 203 countries with data for 2020.
- Is electricity net generation rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.7%. 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 generation. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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