Suriname vs Uruguay: Electricity Compared
Suriname generated 1.74 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Uruguay 13.4 TWh, according to Ember. Suriname's largest source was hydro (51.7%); Uruguay's was wind (38.6%). Each kWh generated emitted 323 gCO2/kWh in Suriname and 69 gCO2/kWh in Uruguay. 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 Uruguay 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 46.0% of Suriname's electricity in 2024, against 1.1% in Uruguay.
- Suriname's electricity was 4.7 times as carbon intensive as Uruguay's in 2024, at 323 gCO2/kWh against 69 gCO2/kWh.
- Electricity demand rose 11% in Uruguay between 2019 and 2024, while it fell 15% in Suriname.
- Carbon intensity rose 13% in Uruguay between 2019 and 2024, while it fell 9% in Suriname.
- Low carbon sources supplied 52.9% of Suriname's electricity in 2024 and 98.9% of Uruguay's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 1.74 TWh in Suriname and 14.5 TWh in Uruguay.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Suriname | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 1.74 TWh | 13.4 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 1.74 TWh | 14.5 TWh |
| Demand per person | 2.74 MWh | 4.29 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 323 gCO2/kWh | 69 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 0.56 MtCO2 | 0.92 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 52.9% | 98.9% |
| Largest source | Hydro 51.7% | Wind 38.6% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Suriname | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 189 gCO2/kWh | 67 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 213 gCO2/kWh | 26 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 276 gCO2/kWh | 27 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 292 gCO2/kWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 320 gCO2/kWh | 141 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 350 gCO2/kWh | 104 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 310 gCO2/kWh | 250 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 293 gCO2/kWh | 109 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 296 gCO2/kWh | 289 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 301 gCO2/kWh | 244 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 269 gCO2/kWh | 112 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 230 gCO2/kWh | 205 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 346 gCO2/kWh | 272 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 358 gCO2/kWh | 148 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 466 gCO2/kWh | 85 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 492 gCO2/kWh | 99 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 380 gCO2/kWh | 75 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 329 gCO2/kWh | 64 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 321 gCO2/kWh | 68 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 357 gCO2/kWh | 61 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 352 gCO2/kWh | 95 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 352 gCO2/kWh | 151 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 376 gCO2/kWh | 111 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 321 gCO2/kWh | 113 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 323 gCO2/kWh | 69 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 80 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Suriname | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.01 MWh | 2.44 MWh |
| 2001 | 2.14 MWh | 2.44 MWh |
| 2002 | 2.48 MWh | 2.40 MWh |
| 2003 | 2.57 MWh | 2.40 MWh |
| 2004 | 2.78 MWh | 2.51 MWh |
| 2005 | 3.25 MWh | 2.56 MWh |
| 2006 | 2.99 MWh | 2.57 MWh |
| 2007 | 2.83 MWh | 2.79 MWh |
| 2008 | 2.81 MWh | 2.94 MWh |
| 2009 | 2.82 MWh | 2.99 MWh |
| 2010 | 3.56 MWh | 3.14 MWh |
| 2011 | 2.75 MWh | 3.25 MWh |
| 2012 | 2.97 MWh | 3.34 MWh |
| 2013 | 3.09 MWh | 3.42 MWh |
| 2014 | 3.16 MWh | 3.49 MWh |
| 2015 | 3.20 MWh | 3.69 MWh |
| 2016 | 3.10 MWh | 3.88 MWh |
| 2017 | 3.05 MWh | 3.80 MWh |
| 2018 | 3.17 MWh | 3.96 MWh |
| 2019 | 3.37 MWh | 3.84 MWh |
| 2020 | 3.35 MWh | 3.81 MWh |
| 2021 | 3.38 MWh | 3.89 MWh |
| 2022 | 3.39 MWh | 3.98 MWh |
| 2023 | 2.75 MWh | 4.12 MWh |
| 2024 | 2.74 MWh | 4.29 MWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 4.36 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.