Bolivia vs Suriname: Electricity Compared
Bolivia generated 13.5 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Suriname 1.74 TWh, according to Ember. Bolivia's largest source was gas (64.5%); Suriname's was hydro (51.7%). Each kWh generated emitted 496 gCO2/kWh in Bolivia and 323 gCO2/kWh in Suriname. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figures for Suriname are for 2024, while Bolivia has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Gas supplied 64.5% of Bolivia's electricity in 2024, against 1.2% in Suriname.
- Bolivia's electricity was 1.5 times as carbon intensive as Suriname's in 2024, at 496 gCO2/kWh against 323 gCO2/kWh.
- Electricity demand rose 30% in Bolivia between 2019 and 2024, while it fell 15% in Suriname.
- Carbon intensity rose 4% in Bolivia between 2019 and 2024, while it fell 9% in Suriname.
- The average person in Suriname used 2.74 MWh of electricity in 2024, 2.5 times as much as in Bolivia (1.09 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 34.0% of Bolivia's electricity in 2024 and 52.9% of Suriname's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 13.5 TWh in Bolivia and 1.74 TWh in Suriname.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Bolivia | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 13.5 TWh | 1.74 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 13.5 TWh | 1.74 TWh |
| Demand per person | 1.09 MWh | 2.74 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 496 gCO2/kWh | 323 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 6.71 MtCO2 | 0.56 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 34.0% | 52.9% |
| Largest source | Gas 64.5% | Hydro 51.7% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Bolivia | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 369 gCO2/kWh | 189 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 347 gCO2/kWh | 213 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 353 gCO2/kWh | 276 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 402 gCO2/kWh | 292 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 391 gCO2/kWh | 320 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 443 gCO2/kWh | 350 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 424 gCO2/kWh | 310 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 427 gCO2/kWh | 293 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 452 gCO2/kWh | 296 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 465 gCO2/kWh | 301 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 495 gCO2/kWh | 269 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 493 gCO2/kWh | 230 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 503 gCO2/kWh | 346 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 495 gCO2/kWh | 358 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 531 gCO2/kWh | 466 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 526 gCO2/kWh | 492 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 587 gCO2/kWh | 380 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 555 gCO2/kWh | 329 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 523 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 478 gCO2/kWh | 357 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 484 gCO2/kWh | 352 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 466 gCO2/kWh | 352 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 486 gCO2/kWh | 376 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 501 gCO2/kWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 496 gCO2/kWh | 323 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 481 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Bolivia | Suriname |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.45 MWh | 2.01 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.45 MWh | 2.14 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.47 MWh | 2.48 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.48 MWh | 2.57 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.49 MWh | 2.78 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.52 MWh | 3.25 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.53 MWh | 2.99 MWh |
| 2007 | 0.56 MWh | 2.83 MWh |
| 2008 | 0.60 MWh | 2.81 MWh |
| 2009 | 0.62 MWh | 2.82 MWh |
| 2010 | 0.65 MWh | 3.56 MWh |
| 2011 | 0.69 MWh | 2.75 MWh |
| 2012 | 0.71 MWh | 2.97 MWh |
| 2013 | 0.73 MWh | 3.09 MWh |
| 2014 | 0.77 MWh | 3.16 MWh |
| 2015 | 0.82 MWh | 3.20 MWh |
| 2016 | 0.83 MWh | 3.10 MWh |
| 2017 | 0.85 MWh | 3.05 MWh |
| 2018 | 0.87 MWh | 3.17 MWh |
| 2019 | 0.89 MWh | 3.37 MWh |
| 2020 | 0.87 MWh | 3.35 MWh |
| 2021 | 0.91 MWh | 3.38 MWh |
| 2022 | 0.97 MWh | 3.39 MWh |
| 2023 | 1.03 MWh | 2.75 MWh |
| 2024 | 1.09 MWh | 2.74 MWh |
| 2025 | 1.08 MWh | n/a |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.