Zimbabwe’s electricity generation had increased by 20.9% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026.
In recent statistics, Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) said the Index of Electricity Generation (TEG) rose to 117.2 during the quarter, from 97.0 recorded in the corresponding period last year.
“The Index of Electricity Generation (TEG) increased to 117.2 in the first quarter of 2026, from 97.0 recorded in the corresponding period last year,” ZimStat said.
The agency said the index was also marginally higher than the 117.0 recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a 0.16% quarter-on-quarter increase.
“This represents a 0.16% quarter-on-quarter increase. Electricity generation continued to improve, albeit at a slower pace when compared with the substantial annual increase,” the report stated.
ZimStat said the TEG is an economic indicator used to measure changes in the volume of electricity generated in Zimbabwe over time, with the first quarter of 2019 serving as the base period.
“The TEG is an economic indicator measuring changes in the volume of electricity generated in Zimbabwe over time, using the first quarter of 2019 as the base period,” the agency said.
The statistics agency said the index was compiled from administrative data obtained from the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), providing an official measure of developments in domestic electricity generation.
“The index is compiled from administrative data obtained from the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority,” ZimStat said.
The increase in generation was largely supported by the country’s major power stations, with Hwange Power Station remaining the dominant contributor during the period.
“Hwange Power Station remained the dominant contributor to domestic electricity production during the period.
Hwange generated 1 647.4 GigaWatt-hours (GWh) in the first quarter, accounting for 56.3% of total electricity generated in Zimbabwe,” ZimStat added.
The improved performance comes as Zimbabwe continues efforts to expand and stabilise domestic electricity generation, particularly through investment in additional generating capacity.
The 20.9% year-on-year increase therefore signals a significant improvement in electricity generation compared with the same period in 2025, while the marginal quarterly growth points to continued, though gradual, gains in the power sector.
