Share of electricity production by source in Myanmar
Myanmar: Share of electricity production by source was 5.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity production by source in Myanmar, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of electricity production by source in Myanmar stood at 5.5%.
The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 174.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity production by source in Myanmar peaked at 13.4% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2000.
Myanmar ranks 55th of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.5% | 0.1% | 11.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.8% | 5.3% | 13.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 52 Netherlands 7.1% compare
- 53 Uzbekistan 6.6% compare
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- 56 Croatia 5.0% compare
- 57 Greece 4.7% compare
- 58 Tajikistan 4.7% compare
More reference data data for Myanmar
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0963 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0987 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4249 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5675 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2735 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 168.18 2010 = 100 (2019)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity production by source in Myanmar?
- Share of electricity production by source in Myanmar was 5.5% in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of electricity production by source recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 13.4% in 2007.
- What is the lowest share of electricity production by source recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2000.
- How does Myanmar rank for share of electricity production by source?
- Myanmar ranks 55th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of electricity production by source rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.3%. 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 Share of electricity production by source. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.