Cameroon Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Cameroon generated 7.26 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 72.0%, followed by gas (22.0%) and other fossil (4.8%). Demand was 7.32 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 226 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Cameroon generated 7.26 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 72.0% of Cameroon's electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 22.0% of Cameroon's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 4.8% of Cameroon's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 73.1% of Cameroon's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Cameroon's electricity was 226 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Cameroon's carbon intensity in 2024 was 629% higher than in 2000, when it was 31 gCO2/kWh.
- Cameroon had the 119th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 7.26 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 7.32 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.25 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 60.0 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 226 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 1.64 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 119 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 5.23 TWh | 72.0% |
| Gas | 1.60 TWh | 22.0% |
| Other fossil | 350 GWh | 4.8% |
| Bioenergy | 40.0 GWh | 0.6% |
| Solar | 40.0 GWh | 0.6% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Hydro | Gas | Other fossil | Bioenergy | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.41 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 3.44 TWh | 0 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 3.15 TWh | 0 TWh | 120 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 3.49 TWh | 0 TWh | 160 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 3.88 TWh | 0 TWh | 190 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 3.73 TWh | 0 TWh | 230 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 3.85 TWh | 0 TWh | 570 GWh | 640 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 3.81 TWh | 480 GWh | 840 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 4.19 TWh | 500 GWh | 870 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 3.98 TWh | 410 GWh | 1.28 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 4.22 TWh | 420 GWh | 1.16 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 4.35 TWh | 370 GWh | 1.10 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 4.21 TWh | 290 GWh | 870 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 4.33 TWh | 920 GWh | 1.02 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 4.33 TWh | 1.34 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 4.32 TWh | 1.49 TWh | 2.10 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 4.33 TWh | 1.59 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 5.04 TWh | 1.77 TWh | 1.18 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 4.97 TWh | 2.30 TWh | 1.21 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 5.03 TWh | 2.17 TWh | 1.02 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 5.23 TWh | 2.68 TWh | 830 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 5.23 TWh | 2.29 TWh | 830 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 5.23 TWh | 1.99 TWh | 870 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 5.23 TWh | 1.59 TWh | 340 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 5.23 TWh | 1.60 TWh | 350 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.26 TWh | 7.32 TWh | 226 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 7.22 TWh | 7.28 TWh | 225 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 8.15 TWh | 8.15 TWh | 281 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 8.41 TWh | 8.41 TWh | 298 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 8.80 TWh | 8.86 TWh | 320 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 8.28 TWh | 8.33 TWh | 306 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 8.54 TWh | 8.59 TWh | 323 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 8.05 TWh | 8.11 TWh | 288 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 7.11 TWh | 7.16 TWh | 300 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 7.96 TWh | 7.98 TWh | 337 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Cameroon, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Cameroon Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Cameroon?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Cameroon in 2024, supplying 72.0% of generation, followed by gas (22.0%) and other fossil (4.8%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Cameroon use?
Cameroon used 7.32 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.25 MWh per person.
How clean is Cameroon's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Cameroon emitted 226 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 73.1% of generation. That is 52% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Cameroon import electricity?
Yes. Cameroon imported 60.0 GWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.