Electricity Generation Increased by 16.1% to 13.89 Million MWh in 2025
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TLDR
- Tanzania's electricity generation increased by 16.1% to 13.89 million megawatt-hours (MWh) in 2025, up from 11.96 million MWh in 2024.
- Hydropower became the dominant source of electricity, generating 63.85% of the National Grid's electricity, while natural gas accounted for 31.48%.
- The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) contributed significantly with an installed capacity of 2,115 megawatts (MW), raising the total installed capacity to 4,093.74 MW in 2025.
- Natural gas production decreased by 11% from 69.54 billion cubic feet in 2024 to 61.91 billion cubic feet in 2025 due to reduced demand for electricity generation.
- By December 2025, 85.5% of the population had access to electricity services, highlighting the ongoing challenge of improving electricity connectivity.