Tajikistan experienced significant electricity losses in 2024, totaling 4.5 billion kilowatt-hours, or 20% of production. Over the first quarter of 2025 alone, losses amounted to 1.3 billion kilowatt-hours, representing 20.5% of electricity generated, President Emomali Rahmon reported at a meeting in Danghara on May 17.
The highest electricity losses were recorded in several districts:
The president highlighted that electricity collection rates remain unsatisfactory. Overall, only 83.5% of payments for electricity consumption were collected, including 89.9% from households.
“These figures are far from satisfactory,” Rahmon stressed.
To combat electricity theft and technical losses, the government has established the State Energy Control Agency. New laws impose criminal liability for illegal electricity use, aiming to strengthen oversight and fully eliminate non-technical losses.
President Rahmon instructed all responsible agencies and media outlets to actively and clearly communicate the details of the new legislation to every family in the country.
The ongoing challenges with energy losses underscore the urgent need for better regulation and public awareness to ensure the stability and efficiency of Tajikistan’s power sector.
