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Central African Republic Electricity History, 2000 to 2023

The Central African Republic generated 100 GWh of electricity in 2000 and 140 GWh in 2023. The Central African Republic's electricity demand peaked at 180 GWh in 2011. The carbon intensity of the Central African Republic's electricity went from 150 gCO2/kWh in 2000 to 21 gCO2/kWh in 2023. Figures are Ember annual statistics; Ember's series for Central African Republic starts in 2000.

Key Facts

  • The Central African Republic generated 100 GWh of electricity in 2000 and 140 GWh in 2023.
  • The Central African Republic's electricity demand peaked at 180 GWh in 2011.
  • The carbon intensity of the Central African Republic's electricity went from 150 gCO2/kWh in 2000 to 21 gCO2/kWh in 2023.
  • The Central African Republic's lowest carbon intensity on record was 21 gCO2/kWh, in 2013.
  • Other fossil's share of the Central African Republic's electricity went from 20.0% in 2000 to 0.0% in 2023, the largest change of any source.

Generation and Demand

2000 to 2023, GWh
Central African Republic electricity generation and demand, 2000 to 2023 The Central African Republic generated 100 GWh of electricity in 2000 and 140 GWh in 2023. 0 50 100 150 200 20002005201020152020
The Central African Republic generated 100 GWh of electricity in 2000 and 140 GWh in 2023.
Annual statistics through 2023, GWh
Central African Republic electricity generation and demand, 2000 to 2023
YearGenerationDemand
2000100 GWh100 GWh
2001110 GWh110 GWh
2002110 GWh110 GWh
2003110 GWh110 GWh
2004150 GWh150 GWh
2005160 GWh160 GWh
2006170 GWh170 GWh
2007160 GWh160 GWh
2008160 GWh160 GWh
2009160 GWh160 GWh
2010160 GWh160 GWh
2011180 GWh180 GWh
2012180 GWh180 GWh
2013140 GWh140 GWh
2014170 GWh170 GWh
2015170 GWh170 GWh
2016170 GWh170 GWh
2017150 GWh150 GWh
2018150 GWh150 GWh
2019150 GWh150 GWh
2020150 GWh150 GWh
2021150 GWh150 GWh
2022140 GWh140 GWh
2023140 GWh140 GWh
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Carbon Intensity

gCO2 per kWh generated
Central African Republic carbon intensity of electricity, 2000 to 2023 The carbon intensity of the Central African Republic's electricity went from 150 gCO2/kWh in 2000 to 21 gCO2/kWh in 2023. 0 50 100 150 200 20002005201020152020
The carbon intensity of the Central African Republic's electricity went from 150 gCO2/kWh in 2000 to 21 gCO2/kWh in 2023.
Annual statistics through 2023
Central African Republic carbon intensity of electricity, 2000 to 2023
YearCarbon intensity
2000150 gCO2/kWh
2001200 gCO2/kWh
2002200 gCO2/kWh
2003200 gCO2/kWh
2004153 gCO2/kWh
2005144 gCO2/kWh
2006135 gCO2/kWh
2007100 gCO2/kWh
2008100 gCO2/kWh
2009100 gCO2/kWh
2010144 gCO2/kWh
2011128 gCO2/kWh
2012128 gCO2/kWh
201321 gCO2/kWh
201424 gCO2/kWh
201524 gCO2/kWh
201624 gCO2/kWh
201727 gCO2/kWh
201827 gCO2/kWh
201927 gCO2/kWh
202027 gCO2/kWh
202127 gCO2/kWh
202221 gCO2/kWh
202321 gCO2/kWh
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Every Year

YearGenerationDemandNet importsCarbon intensityLow carbon share
2023 140 GWh 140 GWh 0 TWh 21 gCO2/kWh 100.0%
2022 140 GWh 140 GWh 0 TWh 21 gCO2/kWh 100.0%
2021 150 GWh 150 GWh 0 TWh 27 gCO2/kWh 100.0%
2020 150 GWh 150 GWh 0 TWh 27 gCO2/kWh 100.0%
2019 150 GWh 150 GWh 0 TWh 27 gCO2/kWh 100.0%
2018 150 GWh 150 GWh 0 TWh 27 gCO2/kWh 100.0%
2017 150 GWh 150 GWh 0 TWh 27 gCO2/kWh 100.0%
2016 170 GWh 170 GWh 0 TWh 24 gCO2/kWh 100.0%
2015 170 GWh 170 GWh 0 TWh 24 gCO2/kWh 100.0%
2014 170 GWh 170 GWh 0 TWh 24 gCO2/kWh 100.0%
2013 140 GWh 140 GWh 0 TWh 21 gCO2/kWh 100.0%
2012 180 GWh 180 GWh 0 TWh 128 gCO2/kWh 83.3%
2011 180 GWh 180 GWh 0 TWh 128 gCO2/kWh 83.3%
2010 160 GWh 160 GWh 0 TWh 144 gCO2/kWh 81.3%
2009 160 GWh 160 GWh 0 TWh 100 gCO2/kWh 87.5%
2008 160 GWh 160 GWh 0 TWh 100 gCO2/kWh 87.5%
2007 160 GWh 160 GWh 0 TWh 100 gCO2/kWh 87.5%
2006 170 GWh 170 GWh 0 TWh 135 gCO2/kWh 82.4%
2005 160 GWh 160 GWh 0 TWh 144 gCO2/kWh 81.3%
2004 150 GWh 150 GWh 0 TWh 153 gCO2/kWh 80.0%
2003 110 GWh 110 GWh 0 TWh 200 gCO2/kWh 72.7%
2002 110 GWh 110 GWh 0 TWh 200 gCO2/kWh 72.7%
2001 110 GWh 110 GWh 0 TWh 200 gCO2/kWh 72.7%
2000 100 GWh 100 GWh 0 TWh 150 gCO2/kWh 80.0%

Share of Generation by Source

Percent of total generation
YearOther fossilHydro
20230.0%100.0%
20220.0%100.0%
20210.0%100.0%
20200.0%100.0%
20190.0%100.0%
20180.0%100.0%
20170.0%100.0%
20160.0%100.0%
20150.0%100.0%
20140.0%100.0%
20130.0%100.0%
201216.7%83.3%
201116.7%83.3%
201018.8%81.3%
200912.5%87.5%
200812.5%87.5%
200712.5%87.5%
200617.7%82.4%
200518.8%81.3%
200420.0%80.0%
200327.3%72.7%
200227.3%72.7%
200127.3%72.7%
200020.0%80.0%

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2023.

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World Power Monitor. (2023). Central African Republic Electricity History, 2000 to 2023. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/central-african-republic/history/

Plain text

World Power Monitor. Central African Republic Electricity History, 2000 to 2023. Data as of 2023. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/central-african-republic/history/

BibTeX 
@misc{wpm_countries_central_african_republic_history_2023,
  title = {{Central African Republic Electricity History, 2000 to 2023}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2023},
  note = {Data as of 2023. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/central-african-republic/history/}
}

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