Angola Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Angola generated 15.6 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 70.6%, followed by other fossil (17.3%) and gas (9.0%). Demand was 15.6 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 185 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Angola generated 15.6 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 70.6% of Angola's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 17.3% of Angola's electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 9.0% of Angola's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 73.7% of Angola's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Angola's electricity was 185 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Angola's carbon intensity in 2024 was 28% lower than in 2000, when it was 257 gCO2/kWh.
- Angola had the 94th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 15.6 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 15.6 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.41 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 185 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 2.88 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 94 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 11.0 TWh | 70.6% |
| Other fossil | 2.70 TWh | 17.3% |
| Gas | 1.40 TWh | 9.0% |
| Solar | 440 GWh | 2.8% |
| Bioenergy | 50.0 GWh | 0.3% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Hydro | Other fossil | Gas | Solar | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 910 GWh | 530 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 1.02 TWh | 620 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 1.14 TWh | 620 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 1.24 TWh | 750 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.75 TWh | 490 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 2.22 TWh | 410 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 2.54 TWh | 440 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 2.49 TWh | 750 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 3.15 TWh | 900 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 3.27 TWh | 1.64 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 3.70 TWh | 1.75 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 4.01 TWh | 1.64 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 5.47 TWh | 2.24 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 4.72 TWh | 3.42 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 4.99 TWh | 4.51 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 5.28 TWh | 4.44 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 6.36 TWh | 4.55 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 7.65 TWh | 3.05 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 10.4 TWh | 2.62 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 11.5 TWh | 2.60 TWh | 1.64 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 12.6 TWh | 2.45 TWh | 1.65 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 12.6 TWh | 2.48 TWh | 1.66 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 12.6 TWh | 2.56 TWh | 1.67 TWh | 390 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 11.2 TWh | 2.70 TWh | 1.39 TWh | 390 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 11.0 TWh | 2.70 TWh | 1.40 TWh | 440 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.6 TWh | 15.6 TWh | 185 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 15.8 TWh | 15.8 TWh | 183 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 17.3 TWh | 17.3 TWh | 173 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 16.9 TWh | 16.9 TWh | 173 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 16.8 TWh | 16.8 TWh | 172 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 15.8 TWh | 15.8 TWh | 187 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 13.1 TWh | 13.1 TWh | 154 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 10.8 TWh | 10.8 TWh | 206 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 11.0 TWh | 11.0 TWh | 288 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 9.78 TWh | 9.78 TWh | 313 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Angola, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Angola Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Angola?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Angola in 2024, supplying 70.6% of generation, followed by other fossil (17.3%) and gas (9.0%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Angola use?
Angola used 15.6 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.41 MWh per person.
How clean is Angola's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Angola emitted 185 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 73.7% of generation. That is 61% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.