Share of electricity production by source in Zambia
Zambia: Share of electricity production by source was 10.8% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of electricity production by source in Zambia, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 10.8% for share of electricity production by source in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 4.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of electricity production by source in Zambia peaked at 12.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2006.
That places Zambia 52nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of electricity production by source in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.1% | — |
| 2001 | 0.1% | -2.9% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | +94.6% |
| 2003 | 0.2% | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | -51.1% |
| 2005 | 0.2% | +90.4% |
| 2006 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | — |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 0.0% | — |
| 2016 | 2.8% | — |
| 2017 | 8.8% | +213.6% |
| 2018 | 12.5% | +42.5% |
| 2019 | 11.3% | -9.9% |
| 2020 | 12.4% | +9.9% |
| 2021 | 7.3% | -40.9% |
| 2022 | 11.1% | +51.2% |
| 2023 | 10.9% | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 10.8% | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.5% | 0.0% | 12.5% | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.5% | 7.3% | 12.4% | 5 |
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of electricity production by source in Zambia?
- Share of electricity production by source in Zambia was 10.8% 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.5% in 2018.
- What is the lowest share of electricity production by source recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2006.
- How does Zambia rank for share of electricity production by source?
- Zambia ranks 52nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Zambia 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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Measured as a percentage of total electricity produced in the country or region.