Cuba vs Dominican Republic: Electricity Compared
Cuba generated 19.4 TWh of electricity in 2024 and the Dominican Republic 24.0 TWh, according to Ember. Cuba's largest source was other fossil (82.4%); the Dominican Republic's was coal (30.0%). Each kWh generated emitted 643 gCO2/kWh in Cuba and 567 gCO2/kWh in the Dominican Republic. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figures for Cuba are for 2024, while the Dominican Republic has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Other fossil supplied 82.4% of Cuba's electricity in 2024, against 22.1% in the Dominican Republic.
- Electricity demand rose 13% in the Dominican Republic between 2019 and 2024, while it fell 6% in Cuba.
- Low carbon sources supplied 4.0% of Cuba's electricity in 2024 and 18.9% of the Dominican Republic's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 19.4 TWh in Cuba and 24.0 TWh in the Dominican Republic.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Cuba | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 19.4 TWh | 24.0 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 19.4 TWh | 24.0 TWh |
| Demand per person | 1.77 MWh | 2.10 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 643 gCO2/kWh | 567 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 12.5 MtCO2 | 13.6 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 4.0% | 18.9% |
| Largest source | Other fossil 82.4% | Coal 30.0% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Cuba | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 631 gCO2/kWh | 616 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 632 gCO2/kWh | 620 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 631 gCO2/kWh | 622 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 638 gCO2/kWh | 612 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 638 gCO2/kWh | 584 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 649 gCO2/kWh | 574 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 650 gCO2/kWh | 588 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 650 gCO2/kWh | 589 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 646 gCO2/kWh | 602 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 646 gCO2/kWh | 594 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 649 gCO2/kWh | 589 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 648 gCO2/kWh | 590 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 646 gCO2/kWh | 583 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 639 gCO2/kWh | 571 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 644 gCO2/kWh | 594 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 644 gCO2/kWh | 606 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 644 gCO2/kWh | 590 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 646 gCO2/kWh | 551 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 646 gCO2/kWh | 566 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 642 gCO2/kWh | 582 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 639 gCO2/kWh | 581 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 639 gCO2/kWh | 559 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 641 gCO2/kWh | 580 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 645 gCO2/kWh | 580 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 643 gCO2/kWh | 567 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 538 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Cuba | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.35 MWh | 1.52 MWh |
| 2001 | 1.37 MWh | 1.47 MWh |
| 2002 | 1.40 MWh | 1.57 MWh |
| 2003 | 1.41 MWh | 1.58 MWh |
| 2004 | 1.39 MWh | 1.32 MWh |
| 2005 | 1.36 MWh | 1.45 MWh |
| 2006 | 1.46 MWh | 1.51 MWh |
| 2007 | 1.56 MWh | 1.54 MWh |
| 2008 | 1.57 MWh | 1.53 MWh |
| 2009 | 1.57 MWh | 1.42 MWh |
| 2010 | 1.54 MWh | 1.51 MWh |
| 2011 | 1.57 MWh | 1.59 MWh |
| 2012 | 1.63 MWh | 1.68 MWh |
| 2013 | 1.70 MWh | 1.74 MWh |
| 2014 | 1.72 MWh | 1.68 MWh |
| 2015 | 1.81 MWh | 1.73 MWh |
| 2016 | 1.82 MWh | 1.78 MWh |
| 2017 | 1.83 MWh | 1.80 MWh |
| 2018 | 1.85 MWh | 1.82 MWh |
| 2019 | 1.85 MWh | 1.95 MWh |
| 2020 | 1.70 MWh | 1.77 MWh |
| 2021 | 1.60 MWh | 1.93 MWh |
| 2022 | 1.42 MWh | 1.97 MWh |
| 2023 | 1.79 MWh | 2.17 MWh |
| 2024 | 1.77 MWh | 2.10 MWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 1.97 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.