Sorry in Paris we use solar.....

Fine. But we haven't been able to generate enough to match our population.

all these na story...
4th in Africa but still blackout in most places..
we want electric fire,that is all.

;DGEJ until 2019#
Ai no go change my mind,maybe ex Buhari gives me 100cows from his cattles..I may have a rethink

If we really are 4th in Africa, then I see why European countries keep sending aid to Africa .

Won de oooo... Lekki, Lagos Nigeria
No light since 30th November 2014

simplemach:
We will surely get there. With GEJ as the captain of the ship, Nigeria will soon become #1 in Africa and may be around #10th in the world. #GoodluckNigeria

which GEJ? I hope its not that clueless man from Otuoke who couldn't take us further from a spot for 6years

No one should come here screaming how our population is big hence why electricity production is small compared to other African countries. Look at China.

it means most african countries are without power supply (total darkness)

icebeatz:
SO, THIS LIST IS TRYING TO TELL US THE AMOUNT OF ELECTRICITY GENERATED BUT NOT THE AMOUNT OF ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTED TO THE MASSES ABI?
IF NIGERIA IS THAT HIGH UP THE LADDER (THOUGH 4TH IN AFRICA AND 70TH IN THE WORLD IS ABYSMAL) THEN WHY ARENT WE HAVING 24 HOURS POWER SUPPLY?? DOES IT MEAN THAT THE POWER GENERATED IS BEING DISTRIBUTED TO INVISIBLE HOUSES OR INVISIBLE PEOPLE?

THIS IS A TRUE DEFINITION OF STORY FOR THE GODS!!.

VERY SOON ARDENT SUPPORTERS OF MEDIOCRITY WILL COUNT IT AS AN ACHIEVEMENT OF JONATHAN.

Will post the amount distributed now

GEJ IS WORKING, HATERS STOP HATING.

Hmmm

Wow. GEJ IS WORKING O. TILL 2019

Electricity Generation
Nigeria being 4th in Africa should not be celebrated
If you divide the electricity generated by the consumers, Nigeria wouldn't retain that position.
All I know is with well defined government policies all would be well

lekhane:
which GEJ?

Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. You can use a trans4ma in your neighbourhood

I cant help but laugh...or mayb i dnt undastand wat they meant by electricity..i gues i nid explanation on dat

with this power problem in the country

Generation is one thing, distribution is a whole different issue.

I never knew 9ja is a paradise to many African countries. Nigeria, we hail thee.

Giant of Africa and the most populous black nation.each time U think its getting better,it gets worst.we need better planning,lack of planning is what is placing on this position.the government should put the right future structures.

Electricity generated per capita nko or per population?

GodMode:
Lies...


If its true then Africa is really backwards ...

Just like your English. No, don't tell me it was an oversight.

I

icebeatz:
SO, THIS LIST IS TRYING TO TELL US THE AMOUNT OF ELECTRICITY GENERATED BUT NOT THE AMOUNT OF ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTED TO THE MASSES ABI?
IF NIGERIA IS THAT HIGH UP THE LADDER (THOUGH 4TH IN AFRICA AND 70TH IN THE WORLD IS ABYSMAL) THEN WHY ARENT WE HAVING 24 HOURS POWER SUPPLY?? DOES IT MEAN THAT THE POWER GENERATED IS BEING DISTRIBUTED TO INVISIBLE HOUSES OR INVISIBLE PEOPLE?

THIS IS A TRUE DEFINITION OF STORY FOR THE GODS!!.

VERY SOON ARDENT SUPPORTERS OF MEDIOCRITY WILL COUNT IT AS AN ACHIEVEMENT OF JONATHAN.

My brother, even the top 1000 in the world, we are not supposed to be there and 4th in AFRICA? If this is true, then africa is still in the dark

This junk implies it was either fabricated or African should be eliminated from the surface of the earth if Nigeria currently generating between 2 to 3KW of electricity is 4th in Africa in the above ratings!!! Chikena

Not good enough considering the population depending on this megawatt we generate.

Take a look at the countries we are in same category with, they barely have a population of 10million.

‘Nigeria’s Electricity Consumption Per Capita Lowest in Africa’ August 20, 2014

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/-nigeria-s-electricity-consumption-per-capita-lowest-in-africa-/186796/

Nigeria's electricity consumption per capital has been adjudged to be the lowest in Africa, according to a report by Agusto & Co. The country's electricity consumption per capita, measured by the World Bank at 149 KWH, is low due to self generation by most of the citizenry which is often not captured.

"Typically, Nigerians resort to self-generation of electricity; about 81 per cent of the national population (or 130 million Nigerians) generate electricity through alternative sources to compensate for irregular power supply, said Executive Director, Agusto & Co., Yinka Adelekan in an exclusive Interview with THISDAY, while commenting on the report.

She also said that with an estimated annual economic growth of between seven per cent and 13 per cent, as well as urbanisation rate of 3.8 per cent, Nigeria's electricity demand is projected to grow from 15,730 mega watts (MW) in 2914 to 41,133 MW and 88,282MW by year ends 2015 and 2020 respectively.

Adelekan added that vast opportunities exist in the power sector for intending investors, given the wide supply-demand gap and the country’s huge population.

She disclosed that as at March 2014, electricity supply from the national grid stood at 4,306MW, far below the estimated demand of 12,800MW.

This, Adelekan added, implies that currently Nigeria is only generating about 34 per cent of the country’s requirements, and this provides an enormous potential for new and existing players in the Industry.

She stated that the demand for electricity in Nigeria has been upheld by strong economic growth and increasing urbanisation.

“Nigeria’s electricity generation capacity has fluctuated between 3,500MW and 4,400MW over the last two years, due in part to shortage of gas supply (a significant number of gas pipelines were vandalized across the country, which disrupted gas supply to power plants).

Other factors contributing to the country’s low electricity generation output is the deplorable condition of some of the PHCN successor generation and distribution companies, as well as high transmission/distribution losses and shortfalls in gas supply.

“Nigeria’s power generation capacity is markedly low compared to the estimated demand of 12,800MW. Access to electricity is equally low in the country, as only 40 per cent of the population have access to electricity, compared to the world average of 80 per cent," she said.

Agusto & Co puts the estimate turnover of the Industry at over ₦380 billion, representing approximately 0.5 per cent of Nigeria’s rebased GDP of ₦80 trillion.

“The Industry employs about 50,000 workers, majority of which are on the payroll of the PHCN successor companies. Profitability varies from one segment of the Industry to another, with grid-connected generation remaining the most profitable.

This is mainly due to the economies of scale derived by grid connected independent power producers (IPPs) and the PHCN successor generation companies (gencos). Typically, when plants are operating at optimal capacity, grid generation plants record operating profit margins in the region of 15 per cent to 20 per cent (due to economies of scale advantage)," she added.

or do you mean till 2015

j4sure:
Wow. GEJ IS WORKING O. TILL 2019

Hmmmmm... I thought Nigeria is the worst, I never knew they have advanced more. Even far better than some countries in the world. And some blind Nigerians who claimed to be patriotic see no change in the power sector other than use abusive words on their hard working president. Hardly you see other countries Nigeria is better that, abuse their presido. I just pity some of you who abuse our presido simply because he is a democrat. Try it on OBJ or GMB and see if you will not beg for human right. GEJ TILL 2019.

Extra information for the guy that ask for consumption rate.

1. United States

Production: 4,110 (billion kWh)

United States continues to get most of its electrical production from conventional thermal power plants.

Most of these are coal; however, the 1990s and 2000s have seen a disproportionate increase in natural gas and other kinds of gas powered plants.

2. China

Production: 3,451 (billion kWh)

China has abundant energy. The country has the world's third-largest coal reserves and massive hydroelectric resources.

But there is a geographical mismatch between the location of the coal fields in the north-east and north, hydropower in the south-west, and the fast-growing industrial load centers of the east and south.

3. Japan

Production: 956.5 (billion kWh)

In 2008, the power sources for electric energy were 27 per cent from coal, 26 per cent from gas, 13 per cent from oil, 24 per cent from nuclear power, and eight per cent from hydro power.

4. Russia

Production: 925.9 (billion kWh)

In 2008, the end use of electricity was 4.3 per cent of the world total.

In 2008, the gross production of electricity was 5.1 per cent of the world total. The share of natural gas fuelled electricity was 48 per cent of the gross electricity production in 2008.

The share of coal and peat electricity was 19 per cent of the gross electricity production.

5. Canada

Production: 620.7 (billion kWh)

Canada is the world's second-largest producer of hydroelectricity, which accounted for 58 per cent of all electric generation in 2007.

Since 1960, large hydroelectric projects, especially in Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador, have significantly increased the country's generation capacity.

In Ontario, Canadian-designed CANDU nuclear reactors supplied more than half the provincial electricity demand in 2007.

6. Germany

Production: 593.4 (billion kWh)

Germany, the largest exporter of electricity with 10 per cent of the overall exports, reinforced its position as a net exporter by 20 per cent during the year 2010.

Germany was in the fourth position for coal-produced power after China, the US and India.

7. France

Production: 535.7 (billion kWh)

In 2009, 76 per cent electricity was produced with nuclear power, 14 per cent with renewable sources and 10 per cent with fossil fuels.

France has the largest share of nuclear electricity in the world in its grid. The production of nuclear power in France decreased 12 per cent in 2009 compared to 2004 equivalent to eight per cent units share less nuclear power.

It was almost equal to seven per cent drop in electricity export.

8. Brazil

Production: 438.8 (billion kWh)

The country has the largest capacity for water storage in the world, being highly dependent on hydroelectricity generation capacity, which meets over 80 per cent of its electricity demand.

This reduces the country's generation costs relative to countries with more diverse supply mixes.

However, this dependence on hydropower also makes Brazil especially vulnerable to power supply shortages in drought years, as was demonstrated by the 2001-2002 energy crisis.

9. South Korea

Production: 417 (billion kWh)

South Korea placed a heavy emphasis on nuclear power generation. The country's first nuclear power plant, Kori Number One located near Pusan, opened in 1977.

The government decision in July 2008 to increase investment in renewable energy to reduce reliance on foreign oil imports may provide incentive for conglomerates' solar plans.

10. The United Kingdom

Production: 368.6 (billion kWh)

By 2004, coal use in power stations had fallen by 43.6 per cent compared to 1980 levels, though up slightly from its low in 1999.

From the mid 1990s new renewable energy sources began to contribute to the electricity generated, adding to a small hydroelectricity generating capacity.

The UK government energy policy expects that the total contribution from renewables should rise to 10 per cent.

11. Spain

Production: 300.5 (billion kWh)

In 2009, Spain produced 13 per cent wind power compared to the use of electricity.

The wind capacity installed at end 2010 will, in a normal wind year, produce 14.4 per cent of electricity, when the equivalent value for Germany is 9.4 per cent, Portugal 14 per cent and Denmark 24 per cent.

12. Italy

Production: 289.7 (billion kWh)

Italy does not have nuclear power due to a public vote. Italy voted against nuclear power after public voting in 1987 after the Chernobyl disaster.

According to the National Renewable Energy Action Plan Italy will not meet its 17 per cent renewable electricity share target in 2020.

13. Mexico

Production: 245 (billion kWh)

Total electricity coverage in Mexico is 97 per cent, being almost 100 per cent in urban areas and around 95 per cent in rural ones.

The generation sector was opened to private participation in 1992. However, the state-owned utility, is still the dominant player in the generation sector, with two-thirds of installed capacity.

14. South Africa

Production: 240.3 (billion kWh)

South Africa was 6. top hard coal producer in 2009. Hard coal production was 1,620 TWh in 2009 and total energy production 1,995 TWh in 2008.

Coal production and use creates in South Africa coal combustion wastes, coal mine wastes and toxic coal land fires.

15. Australia

Production: 239.9 (billion kWh)

In Australia, green energy is accredited under the GreenPower scheme whereby all distributors are government audited bi-annually to ensure that customers are getting exactly what is described in their purchased products.

In the 2009 settlement period there were 904,716 GreenPower customers Australia-wide, accounting for a total of 2,194,934 MWh of electricity generation, a 10 per cent increase over 2008.

16. Taiwan

Production: 229.1 (billion kWh)

The Taiwan government has been active in promoting energy efficiency, and set a target of energy efficiency of 33 per cent by 2025.

The government is currently assisting 200 major energy users (companies and organizations) in implementing energy-saving measures.

Taiwan is preparing for the age of high oil prices, and is proactively developing clean energy, such as solar and wind power and biofuels.

The efforts would help reduce Taiwan's reliance on imported oil, while contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gases.

17. Iran

Production: 212.8 (billion kWh)

Iran's domestic consumption and production have steadily grown together since 1984 and it is still heavily reliant on traditional thermal energy sources of electricity, with a small fraction being produced by hydroelectric plants.

Today, Iran ranks 17th-largest producer and 20th-largest consumer of electricity in the world.

18. Turkey

Production: 198.4 (billion kWh)

As of 2005, Turkey had the fifth-highest direct usage and capacity of geothermal energy in the world.

It is stated that at least 1.5 million houses currently heated by natural gas can switch to being heated by thermal waters.

19. Saudi Arabia

Production: 179.1 (billion kWh)

Electricity generation is 65 per cent from oil, 27 per cent from natural gas and eight per cent from steam.

A looming energy shortage requires Saudi Arabia to increase its capacity.

The government has approved the construction of a $300 million dollar facility to turn waste into energy.

The facility will process 180 tonnes of waste per day, producing 6MW of electricity and 250,000 gallons of distilled water.

20. Ukraine

Production: 172.9 (billion kWh)

Ukraine was the eighth-highest nuclear electricity producer in 2009. More than 46 per cent of domestic electricity generation was nuclear. This was second highest, with only France higher.

Energoatom is the state nuclear company established in Kiev.

21. Poland

Production: 149.1 (billion kWh)

In 2009, Poland was world's ninth-largest hard coal producer. The country is also the second-largest coal consumer in Europe behind Germany.

The Polish government has plans to reach 2,000 MW in wind power capacity and a 2.3 per cent share of wind generation in domestic energy consumption.

22. Thailand

Production: 148.20 (billion kWh)

In 2008, power generated from natural gas-fired power plants of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Independent Power Producers and Small Power Producers accounted for a share of 70 per cent of the total power generation.

Next to natural gas were such "solid fuels" as lignite, constituting 12.6 per cent, and imported coal of which the quality is better than lignite, representing 8.2 per cent.

23. Sweden

Production: 144 (billion kWh)

More than a third of Sweden's energy supply depends on imports. Domestic energy production is largely limited to electricity generation using nuclear energy and renewable sources (almost exclusively hydro).

Energy imports are mainly oil from Denmark, Norway and Russia, with some small quantities of hard coal imports.

24. Norway

Production: 142.7 (billion kWh)

Electricity generation in Norway is almost entirely from hydroelectric power plants.

Norway was the first country to generate electricity commercially using sea-bed tidal power.

A 300 kilowatt prototype underwater turbine started generation in the Kvalsund, south of Hammerfest, on November 13, 2003.

25. Indonesia

Production: 129 (billion kWh)

Although Indonesia generates 86 per cent of its electricity from conventional thermal sources (coal, gas, and oil), it was the third-largest generator of geothermal power in 2009.

26. Egypt

Production: 118.4 (billion kWh)

Egypt's installed generating capacity stood at 23.4 gigawatts as of 2008, with plans to further expand capacity through additional investments in natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy.

27. Venezuela

Production: 113.3 (billion kWh)

The main electricity source is hydropower, which accounted for 71 per cent in 2004. In 2004, Venezuela produced 70 TWh of hydropower, which accounts 2.5 per cent of world's total.

At the end of 2002, total installed hydroelectric generating capacity accounted 13.76 GW with additional 4.5 GW under construction and 7.4 GW of planned capacity.

28. Argentina

Production: 109.5 (billion kWh)

Faced with rising electricity demand (over six per cent annually) and declining reserve margins, the government of Argentina is in the process of commissioning large projects, both in the generation and transmission sectors.

To keep up with rising demand, it is estimated that about 1,000 MW of new generation capacity are needed each year.

An important number of these projects are being financed by the government through trust funds, while independent private initiative is still limited.

India

Production: 723.8 (billion kWh)

The country's annual energy production increased from about 190 billion kWh in 1986 to more than 837 billion kWh in 2010.

The Indian government has set a modest target to add about 78,000 MW of installed generation capacity by 2012, which it is likely to miss.

Four major economic and social drivers characterize the energy policy of India: a rapidly growing economy, increasing household incomes, limited domestic reserves of fossil fuels and the adverse impact on the environment of rapid development in urban and regional areas.