Dominican Republic: Fossil fuel electricity generation, percent
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| Dominican Republic |
Fossil fuels electricity generation, percent |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 83.46 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1980 - 2023 |
| Average | 86.22 |
| Min - Max | 75.70 - 94.51 |
| Source | The Global Economy, U.S. EIA |
The latest value from 2023 is 83.46 percent, an increase from 82.35 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 58.62 percent, based on data from 185 countries. Historically, the average for Dominican Republic from 1980 to 2023 is 86.22 percent. The minimum value, 75.7 percent, was reached in 1985 while the maximum of 94.51 percent was recorded in 2001.
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Definition: Production of electricity from fossil fuels including oil, coal, and natural gas as percent of the total electricity generation.
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