Electricity net generation in Iran

Iran: Electricity net generation was 304.32 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
304.32
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
13th
of 202 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

01002003001980200020201980: 21.31981: 23.71982: 27.31983: 31.31984: 35.31985: 35.31986: 34.91987: 361988: 44.31989: 45.81990: 55.91991: 60.61992: 651993: 71.91994: 77.51995: 76.11996: 81.31997: 87.71998: 93.41999: 102.32000: 114.32001: 122.62002: 1332003: 145.22004: 157.42005: 168.22006: 1822007: 192.72008: 201.92009: 208.52010: 219.52011: 226.12012: 239.22013: 247.12014: 258.42015: 2652016: 272.32017: 289.62018: 291.62019: 317.82020: 304.3

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 202 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 10 Germany 545.21 compare
  2. 11 Saudi Arabia 344.21 compare
  3. 12 Mexico 305.45 compare
  4. 14 United Kingdom 299.52 compare
  5. 15 Turkey 293.82 compare
  6. 16 Taiwan 279.05 compare

See the full ranking of 203 places β†’

More reference data data for Iran

All data for Iran β†’

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 202 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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About this data

Indicator
Electricity net generation
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
203 places, 7,868 data points, 1980–2020
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