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Renewable Energy
Electricity, solar power and the shift in how Bangladesh fuels itself.
1 research article · 2 data insights
Each Bangladeshi uses almost four times the electricity of 2005, yet still only about 630 kWh a year
Bangladesh's lights run on fossil fuels — and the gas that powered them is giving way to costlier coal and imports
In 2024, 97.7% of Bangladesh's electricity came from gas, coal and oil, and net imports met 48% of energy use. Demand keeps rising while the cheapest domestic fuel loses ground.
By DEEPLAB Research Team
Renewables' share of Bangladesh's energy has fallen by two-thirds
Renewables' share of Bangladesh's energy has fallen from 72% to 25%
In 1990 almost three-quarters of Bangladesh's energy came from renewables — mostly firewood and dung. By 2021 the share was 25%, and modern renewables still supply under 2% of electricity.
By DEEPLAB Research Team
Bangladesh reached near-universal electricity access
Bangladesh reached near-universal access to electricity
In 2000, only about one in three Bangladeshis had electricity. By 2022, more than 99% did — one of the fastest electrification drives anywhere.
By Palash Mondal