Equatorial Guinea Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Equatorial Guinea generated 1.49 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 72.5%, followed by hydro (26.9%) and other fossil (0.7%). Demand was 1.49 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 643 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Equatorial Guinea generated 1.49 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 72.5% of Equatorial Guinea's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 26.9% of Equatorial Guinea's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 0.7% of Equatorial Guinea's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 26.9% of Equatorial Guinea's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Equatorial Guinea's electricity was 643 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Equatorial Guinea's carbon intensity in 2024 was 3% lower than in 2000, when it was 660 gCO2/kWh.
- Equatorial Guinea had the 156th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 1.49 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 1.49 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.79 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 643 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.96 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 156 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 1.08 TWh | 72.5% |
| Hydro | 400 GWh | 26.9% |
| Other fossil | 10.0 GWh | 0.7% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Hydro | Other fossil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 50.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 50.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 70.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 90.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 110 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 140 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 160 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 180 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 260 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 450 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 590 GWh | 250 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 700 GWh | 380 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 820 GWh | 470 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 920 GWh | 470 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 890 GWh | 440 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 900 GWh | 440 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 940 GWh | 450 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 910 GWh | 490 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 950 GWh | 470 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 1.02 TWh | 480 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 1.07 TWh | 350 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 1.08 TWh | 400 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.49 TWh | 1.49 TWh | 643 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 1.43 TWh | 1.43 TWh | 663 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 1.51 TWh | 1.51 TWh | 601 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 1.43 TWh | 1.43 TWh | 592 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 1.41 TWh | 1.41 TWh | 576 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 1.40 TWh | 1.40 TWh | 598 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 1.35 TWh | 1.35 TWh | 594 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 1.34 TWh | 1.34 TWh | 592 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 1.40 TWh | 1.40 TWh | 586 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 1.30 TWh | 1.30 TWh | 564 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Equatorial Guinea, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix
Ember annual, 2024Equatorial Guinea's closest match is Cote d'Ivoire, 97.9% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.
- Cote d'Ivoire 97.9% the same · grid twin Cote d'Ivoire generates 1.6 points less gas than Equatorial Guinea
- Nigeria 94.9% the same Nigeria generates 4.7 points more hydro than Equatorial Guinea
- Republic of the Congo 93.3% the same The Republic of the Congo generates 6.7 points less hydro than Equatorial Guinea
- Tanzania 90.3% the same Tanzania generates 9.7 points less gas than Equatorial Guinea
- Bolivia 90.0% the same Bolivia generates 10.1 points less gas than Equatorial Guinea
How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match
Equatorial Guinea Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Equatorial Guinea?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Equatorial Guinea in 2024, supplying 72.5% of generation, followed by hydro (26.9%) and other fossil (0.7%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Equatorial Guinea use?
Equatorial Guinea used 1.49 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.79 MWh per person.
How clean is Equatorial Guinea's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Equatorial Guinea emitted 643 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 26.9% of generation. That is 36% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Equatorial Guinea Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/equatorial-guinea/
World Power Monitor. Equatorial Guinea Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/equatorial-guinea/
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