Dominican Republic Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
The Dominican Republic generated 22.6 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Coal was the largest source at 29.1%, followed by gas (26.8%) and other fossil (20.4%). Demand was 22.6 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 538 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through May 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- The Dominican Republic generated 22.6 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Coal supplied 29.1% of the Dominican Republic's electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 26.8% of the Dominican Republic's electricity in 2025.
- Other fossil supplied 20.4% of the Dominican Republic's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 23.8% of the Dominican Republic's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of the Dominican Republic's electricity was 538 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- The Dominican Republic's carbon intensity in 2025 was 13% lower than in 2000, when it was 616 gCO2/kWh.
- The Dominican Republic had the 65th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 22.6 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 22.6 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 1.97 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 538 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 12.2 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 65 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Coal | Gas | Other fossil | Solar | Hydro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 12.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 750 GWh |
| 2001 | 140 GWh | 0 TWh | 11.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 700 GWh |
| 2002 | 590 GWh | 0 TWh | 12.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 870 GWh |
| 2003 | 1.35 TWh | 910 GWh | 10.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.19 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.32 TWh | 740 GWh | 8.22 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.60 TWh |
| 2005 | 1.43 TWh | 1.11 TWh | 8.74 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.91 TWh |
| 2006 | 1.96 TWh | 1.73 TWh | 8.51 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.75 TWh |
| 2007 | 2.07 TWh | 2.33 TWh | 8.31 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.70 TWh |
| 2008 | 2.04 TWh | 2.45 TWh | 8.58 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.38 TWh |
| 2009 | 1.93 TWh | 2.26 TWh | 7.94 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.46 TWh |
| 2010 | 1.85 TWh | 3.37 TWh | 7.97 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.43 TWh |
| 2011 | 2.00 TWh | 3.46 TWh | 8.60 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.53 TWh |
| 2012 | 2.12 TWh | 3.56 TWh | 9.17 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.78 TWh |
| 2013 | 2.21 TWh | 4.45 TWh | 8.75 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 1.88 TWh |
| 2014 | 2.42 TWh | 4.28 TWh | 8.83 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 1.32 TWh |
| 2015 | 2.31 TWh | 4.28 TWh | 9.99 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 930 GWh |
| 2016 | 2.36 TWh | 3.82 TWh | 10.5 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 1.50 TWh |
| 2017 | 2.41 TWh | 5.50 TWh | 8.25 TWh | 140 GWh | 2.17 TWh |
| 2018 | 2.28 TWh | 4.74 TWh | 9.88 TWh | 230 GWh | 1.76 TWh |
| 2019 | 3.56 TWh | 5.55 TWh | 9.50 TWh | 370 GWh | 1.30 TWh |
| 2020 | 5.97 TWh | 6.25 TWh | 4.12 TWh | 600 GWh | 1.29 TWh |
| 2021 | 5.76 TWh | 7.71 TWh | 4.15 TWh | 850 GWh | 1.50 TWh |
| 2022 | 7.16 TWh | 5.55 TWh | 5.37 TWh | 1.24 TWh | 1.47 TWh |
| 2023 | 7.72 TWh | 7.30 TWh | 5.30 TWh | 1.36 TWh | 1.47 TWh |
| 2024 | 7.20 TWh | 7.00 TWh | 5.30 TWh | 1.55 TWh | 1.47 TWh |
| 2025 | 6.59 TWh | 6.06 TWh | 4.61 TWh | 2.25 TWh | 1.54 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.6 TWh | 22.6 TWh | 538 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 24.0 TWh | 24.0 TWh | 567 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 24.6 TWh | 24.6 TWh | 580 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 22.2 TWh | 22.2 TWh | 580 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 21.4 TWh | 21.4 TWh | 559 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 19.5 TWh | 19.5 TWh | 581 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 21.3 TWh | 21.3 TWh | 582 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 19.6 TWh | 19.6 TWh | 566 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 19.2 TWh | 19.2 TWh | 551 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 18.8 TWh | 18.8 TWh | 590 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Dominican Republic, 2000 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through May 2026| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06 | 2.23 TWh | 2.23 TWh |
| 2024-07 | 2.29 TWh | 2.29 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 2.39 TWh | 2.39 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 2.37 TWh | 2.36 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 2.40 TWh | 2.41 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 1.96 TWh | 1.96 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 1.81 TWh | 1.81 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 1.74 TWh | 1.72 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 1.60 TWh | 1.61 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 1.91 TWh | 1.92 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 1.82 TWh | 1.82 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 2.04 TWh | 2.04 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 2.04 TWh | 2.04 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 2.24 TWh | 2.25 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 2.31 TWh | 2.32 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 2.21 TWh | 2.21 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 2.11 TWh | 2.11 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 1.94 TWh | 1.94 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 1.90 TWh | 1.91 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 1.80 TWh | 1.80 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 1.64 TWh | 1.63 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 1.86 TWh | 1.87 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 1.89 TWh | 1.90 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 2.20 TWh | 2.20 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of May 2026.
Dominican Republic Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in the Dominican Republic?
Coal was the largest source of electricity in the Dominican Republic in 2025, supplying 29.1% of generation, followed by gas (26.8%) and other fossil (20.4%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does the Dominican Republic use?
The Dominican Republic used 22.6 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 1.97 MWh per person.
How clean is the Dominican Republic's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in the Dominican Republic emitted 538 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 23.8% of generation. That is 17% above the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.