Cote d'Ivoire Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Cote d'Ivoire generated 10.8 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 70.9%, followed by hydro (27.8%) and bioenergy (0.9%). Demand was 10.1 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 406 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Cote d'Ivoire generated 10.8 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 70.9% of Cote d'Ivoire's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 27.8% of Cote d'Ivoire's electricity in 2024.
- Bioenergy supplied 0.9% of Cote d'Ivoire's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 28.9% of Cote d'Ivoire's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Cote d'Ivoire's electricity was 406 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Cote d'Ivoire's carbon intensity in 2024 was 12% higher than in 2000, when it was 364 gCO2/kWh.
- Cote d'Ivoire had the 110th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 10.8 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 10.1 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.32 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | -730 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 406 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 4.38 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 110 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 7.65 TWh | 70.9% |
| Hydro | 3.00 TWh | 27.8% |
| Bioenergy | 100 GWh | 0.9% |
| Other fossil | 20.0 GWh | 0.2% |
| Solar | 20.0 GWh | 0.2% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Hydro | Bioenergy | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.04 TWh | 1.75 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 3.09 TWh | 1.78 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 3.57 TWh | 1.71 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 3.26 TWh | 1.81 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 3.65 TWh | 1.73 TWh | 110 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 4.13 TWh | 1.42 TWh | 110 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 4.02 TWh | 1.50 TWh | 100 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 3.70 TWh | 1.78 TWh | 120 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 3.78 TWh | 1.88 TWh | 120 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 3.66 TWh | 2.11 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 4.19 TWh | 1.60 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 4.23 TWh | 1.76 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 4.73 TWh | 1.77 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 430 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 5.77 TWh | 1.59 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 200 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 5.80 TWh | 1.89 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 510 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 6.80 TWh | 1.34 TWh | 100 GWh | 460 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 8.48 TWh | 1.51 TWh | 170 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 7.89 TWh | 2.03 TWh | 110 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 7.03 TWh | 2.93 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 7.12 TWh | 3.45 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 7.80 TWh | 3.35 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 8.62 TWh | 2.61 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 9.14 TWh | 3.35 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 7.65 TWh | 3.20 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 7.65 TWh | 3.00 TWh | 100 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.8 TWh | 10.1 TWh | 406 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 11.0 TWh | 10.3 TWh | 399 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 12.6 TWh | 11.9 TWh | 413 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 11.4 TWh | 10.8 TWh | 432 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 11.3 TWh | 10.1 TWh | 396 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 10.7 TWh | 9.57 TWh | 382 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 10.0 TWh | 8.99 TWh | 400 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 10.1 TWh | 8.26 TWh | 447 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 10.2 TWh | 9.02 TWh | 474 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 8.70 TWh | 7.85 TWh | 477 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Cote d'Ivoire, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Cote d'Ivoire Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Cote d'Ivoire?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Cote d'Ivoire in 2024, supplying 70.9% of generation, followed by hydro (27.8%) and bioenergy (0.9%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Cote d'Ivoire use?
Cote d'Ivoire used 10.1 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.32 MWh per person.
How clean is Cote d'Ivoire's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Cote d'Ivoire emitted 406 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 28.9% of generation. That is 14% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Cote d'Ivoire import electricity?
No. Cote d'Ivoire was a net exporter in 2024, exporting 730 GWh more than it imported.