Egypt Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Egypt generated 242 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 76.1%, followed by other fossil (9.9%) and hydro (6.1%). Demand was 241 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 557 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through April 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Egypt generated 242 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 76.1% of Egypt's electricity in 2025.
- Other fossil supplied 9.9% of Egypt's electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 6.1% of Egypt's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 14.1% of Egypt's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Egypt's electricity was 557 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Egypt's carbon intensity in 2025 was 21% higher than in 1985, when it was 461 gCO2/kWh.
- Egypt had the 20th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 242 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 241 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 2.06 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | -1.15 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 557 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 135 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 20 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 184 TWh | 76.1% |
| Other fossil | 23.9 TWh | 9.9% |
| Hydro | 14.8 TWh | 6.1% |
| Wind | 9.93 TWh | 4.1% |
| Solar | 9.33 TWh | 3.9% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas | Other fossil | Hydro | Wind | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 9.24 TWh | 11.9 TWh | 9.15 TWh | 0 TWh | n/a |
| 1986 | 10.3 TWh | 13.2 TWh | 8.97 TWh | 0 TWh | n/a |
| 1987 | 11.7 TWh | 15.0 TWh | 8.97 TWh | 0 TWh | n/a |
| 1988 | 13.2 TWh | 16.7 TWh | 8.83 TWh | 0 TWh | n/a |
| 1989 | 13.7 TWh | 17.4 TWh | 9.49 TWh | 0 TWh | n/a |
| 1990 | 16.5 TWh | 15.6 TWh | 9.95 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1991 | 20.4 TWh | 13.0 TWh | 9.92 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1992 | 22.9 TWh | 12.2 TWh | 9.80 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1993 | 26.2 TWh | 10.5 TWh | 10.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1994 | 29.3 TWh | 8.53 TWh | 10.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1995 | 30.5 TWh | 9.01 TWh | 11.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1996 | 31.5 TWh | 10.6 TWh | 11.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1997 | 32.7 TWh | 12.3 TWh | 11.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1998 | 32.5 TWh | 16.1 TWh | 12.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 1999 | 37.2 TWh | 15.1 TWh | 13.4 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2000 | 42.2 TWh | 16.9 TWh | 14.2 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 48.5 TWh | 17.7 TWh | 14.4 TWh | 180 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 57.5 TWh | 14.6 TWh | 14.0 TWh | 210 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 64.0 TWh | 14.9 TWh | 12.9 TWh | 290 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 74.5 TWh | 10.5 TWh | 12.8 TWh | 500 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 76.8 TWh | 15.0 TWh | 12.6 TWh | 510 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 83.1 TWh | 15.2 TWh | 12.8 TWh | 600 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 89.2 TWh | 15.8 TWh | 14.2 TWh | 660 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 94.9 TWh | 17.9 TWh | 15.1 TWh | 930 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 98.7 TWh | 20.7 TWh | 13.8 TWh | 1.04 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 110 TWh | 19.9 TWh | 13.0 TWh | 1.41 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 117 TWh | 17.4 TWh | 13.0 TWh | 1.50 TWh | 240 GWh |
| 2012 | 127 TWh | 21.4 TWh | 13.0 TWh | 1.34 TWh | 500 GWh |
| 2013 | 123 TWh | 27.1 TWh | 13.2 TWh | 1.58 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 125 TWh | 31.8 TWh | 13.6 TWh | 1.03 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2015 | 130 TWh | 36.4 TWh | 13.7 TWh | 1.90 TWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 138 TWh | 33.9 TWh | 13.2 TWh | 2.40 TWh | 230 GWh |
| 2017 | 152 TWh | 25.8 TWh | 12.8 TWh | 2.11 TWh | 600 GWh |
| 2018 | 167 TWh | 15.8 TWh | 12.9 TWh | 2.99 TWh | 550 GWh |
| 2019 | 172 TWh | 9.16 TWh | 13.1 TWh | 4.98 TWh | 1.49 TWh |
| 2020 | 167 TWh | 7.98 TWh | 14.1 TWh | 5.23 TWh | 4.45 TWh |
| 2021 | 179 TWh | 4.85 TWh | 14.9 TWh | 5.49 TWh | 4.97 TWh |
| 2022 | 183 TWh | 8.04 TWh | 14.7 TWh | 5.90 TWh | 5.00 TWh |
| 2023 | 179 TWh | 16.6 TWh | 15.1 TWh | 5.94 TWh | 4.98 TWh |
| 2024 | 185 TWh | 24.0 TWh | 15.5 TWh | 6.18 TWh | 6.25 TWh |
| 2025 | 184 TWh | 23.9 TWh | 14.8 TWh | 9.93 TWh | 9.33 TWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 242 TWh | 241 TWh | 557 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 237 TWh | 236 TWh | 571 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 222 TWh | 221 TWh | 571 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 217 TWh | 215 TWh | 570 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 210 TWh | 208 TWh | 568 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 199 TWh | 197 TWh | 569 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 201 TWh | 200 TWh | 582 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 199 TWh | 199 TWh | 592 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 193 TWh | 193 TWh | 595 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 188 TWh | 188 TWh | 593 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Egypt, 1985 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through April 2026Monthly statistics through April 2026, TWh
| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05 | 19.8 TWh | 19.8 TWh |
| 2024-06 | 22.2 TWh | 22.2 TWh |
| 2024-07 | 25.3 TWh | 25.3 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 25.3 TWh | 25.3 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 22.6 TWh | 22.6 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 19.5 TWh | 19.5 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 16.9 TWh | 16.9 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 17.5 TWh | 17.5 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 17.8 TWh | 17.8 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 16.5 TWh | 16.5 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 18.3 TWh | 18.3 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 17.9 TWh | 17.9 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 20.7 TWh | 20.7 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 21.6 TWh | 21.6 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 25.7 TWh | 25.7 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 25.8 TWh | 25.8 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 22.7 TWh | 22.7 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 20.5 TWh | 20.5 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 18.7 TWh | 18.7 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 18.6 TWh | 18.6 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 18.8 TWh | 18.8 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 17.3 TWh | 17.3 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 18.7 TWh | 18.7 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 18.5 TWh | 18.5 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of April 2026.
Egypt Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Egypt?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Egypt in 2025, supplying 76.1% of generation, followed by other fossil (9.9%) and hydro (6.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Egypt use?
Egypt used 241 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 2.06 MWh per person.
How clean is Egypt's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Egypt emitted 557 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 14.1% of generation. That is 21% above the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Egypt import electricity?
No. Egypt was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 1.15 TWh more than it imported.