Angola vs Kenya: Electricity Compared
Angola generated 15.6 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Kenya 13.3 TWh, according to Ember. Angola's largest source was hydro (70.6%); Kenya's was other renewables (45.3%). Each kWh generated emitted 185 gCO2/kWh in Angola and 86 gCO2/kWh in Kenya. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figures for Angola are for 2024, while Kenya has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Hydro supplied 70.6% of Angola's electricity in 2024, against 23.4% in Kenya.
- Angola's electricity was 2.2 times as carbon intensive as Kenya's in 2024, at 185 gCO2/kWh against 86 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 73.7% of Angola's electricity in 2024 and 91.5% of Kenya's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 15.6 TWh in Angola and 14.8 TWh in Kenya.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Angola | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 15.6 TWh | 13.3 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 15.6 TWh | 14.8 TWh |
| Demand per person | 0.41 MWh | 0.26 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 185 gCO2/kWh | 86 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 2.88 MtCO2 | 1.14 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 73.7% | 91.5% |
| Largest source | Hydro 70.6% | Other renewables 45.3% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generation| Source | Angola | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 70.6% | 23.4% |
| Other renewables | 0.0% | 45.3% |
| Other fossil | 17.3% | 8.5% |
| Wind | 0.0% | 16.4% |
| Gas | 9.0% | 0.0% |
| Solar | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Bioenergy | 0.3% | 1.5% |
Carbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Angola | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 257 gCO2/kWh | 403 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 263 gCO2/kWh | 282 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 247 gCO2/kWh | 190 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 263 gCO2/kWh | 157 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 163 gCO2/kWh | 228 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 123 gCO2/kWh | 250 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 117 gCO2/kWh | 273 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 171 gCO2/kWh | 204 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 165 gCO2/kWh | 214 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 236 gCO2/kWh | 290 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 227 gCO2/kWh | 201 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 208 gCO2/kWh | 233 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 208 gCO2/kWh | 180 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 290 gCO2/kWh | 176 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 324 gCO2/kWh | 188 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 313 gCO2/kWh | 104 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 288 gCO2/kWh | 109 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 206 gCO2/kWh | 164 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 154 gCO2/kWh | 119 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 187 gCO2/kWh | 103 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 172 gCO2/kWh | 73 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 173 gCO2/kWh | 96 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 173 gCO2/kWh | 109 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 183 gCO2/kWh | 97 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 185 gCO2/kWh | 86 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 96 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Angola | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.09 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.10 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.10 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.11 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.12 MWh | 0.18 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.14 MWh | 0.19 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.15 MWh | 0.20 MWh |
| 2007 | 0.16 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2008 | 0.19 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2009 | 0.22 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2010 | 0.23 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2011 | 0.23 MWh | 0.18 MWh |
| 2012 | 0.31 MWh | 0.19 MWh |
| 2013 | 0.31 MWh | 0.18 MWh |
| 2014 | 0.35 MWh | 0.20 MWh |
| 2015 | 0.35 MWh | 0.21 MWh |
| 2016 | 0.38 MWh | 0.20 MWh |
| 2017 | 0.36 MWh | 0.23 MWh |
| 2018 | 0.42 MWh | 0.23 MWh |
| 2019 | 0.49 MWh | 0.23 MWh |
| 2020 | 0.50 MWh | 0.23 MWh |
| 2021 | 0.49 MWh | 0.24 MWh |
| 2022 | 0.49 MWh | 0.24 MWh |
| 2023 | 0.43 MWh | 0.25 MWh |
| 2024 | 0.41 MWh | 0.26 MWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 0.27 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.