Bhutan Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Bhutan generated 11.0 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 100.0%. Demand was 12.5 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 24 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Bhutan generated 11.0 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 100.0% of Bhutan's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 100.0% of Bhutan's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Bhutan's electricity was 24 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Bhutan's carbon intensity in 2024 was 1% lower than in 2000, when it was 24 gCO2/kWh.
- Bhutan had the 105th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 11.0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 12.5 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 15.74 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 1.46 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 24 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.26 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 105 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 11.0 TWh | 100.0% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Hydro |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.79 TWh |
| 2001 | 1.92 TWh |
| 2002 | 2.18 TWh |
| 2003 | 2.50 TWh |
| 2004 | 2.33 TWh |
| 2005 | 2.62 TWh |
| 2006 | 4.47 TWh |
| 2007 | 6.49 TWh |
| 2008 | 6.89 TWh |
| 2009 | 6.93 TWh |
| 2010 | 7.26 TWh |
| 2011 | 6.97 TWh |
| 2012 | 6.74 TWh |
| 2013 | 7.53 TWh |
| 2014 | 7.15 TWh |
| 2015 | 7.73 TWh |
| 2016 | 7.88 TWh |
| 2017 | 7.65 TWh |
| 2018 | 6.89 TWh |
| 2019 | 8.65 TWh |
| 2020 | 11.4 TWh |
| 2021 | 10.8 TWh |
| 2022 | 10.8 TWh |
| 2023 | 11.2 TWh |
| 2024 | 11.0 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.0 TWh | 12.5 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 11.2 TWh | 12.0 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 10.8 TWh | 11.6 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 10.8 TWh | 11.7 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 11.4 TWh | 6.19 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 8.65 TWh | 2.60 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 6.89 TWh | 2.44 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 7.65 TWh | 2.04 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 7.88 TWh | 2.20 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 7.73 TWh | 2.13 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Bhutan, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix
Ember annual, 2024Bhutan's closest match is Paraguay, 99.5% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.
- Paraguay 99.5% the same · grid twin Paraguay generates 0.5 points more bioenergy than Bhutan
- Nepal 98.8% the same Nepal generates 1.2 points less hydro than Bhutan
- Ethiopia 96.5% the same Ethiopia generates 3.5 points less hydro than Bhutan
- Tajikistan 94.4% the same Tajikistan generates 5.6 points less hydro than Bhutan
- Albania 94.3% the same Albania generates 5.7 points less hydro than Bhutan
How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match
Bhutan Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Bhutan?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Bhutan in 2024, supplying 100.0% of generation. Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Bhutan use?
Bhutan used 12.5 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 15.74 MWh per person.
How clean is Bhutan's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Bhutan emitted 24 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 100.0% of generation. That is 95% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Bhutan import electricity?
Yes. Bhutan imported 1.46 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Bhutan Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/bhutan/
World Power Monitor. Bhutan Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/bhutan/
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