Trends in Electricity Demand and Supply in the Developing Countries, 1980-1990

This report provides an overview of trends concerning electricity demand and supply in the developing countries in the 1980-1990 period, with special focus on 13 major countries for which we have assembled consistent data series. We describe the linkage between electricity demand and economic growth, the changing sector al composition of electricity consumption, and changes in the mix of energy sources for electricity generation. We also cover trends in the efficiency of utility electricity supply with respect to power plant efficiency and own-use and delivery losses, and consider the trends in carbon dioxide emissions from electricity supply.