Eritrea Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Eritrea generated 450 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 88.9%, followed by solar (11.1%). Demand was 450 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 591 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Eritrea generated 450 GWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 88.9% of Eritrea's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 11.1% of Eritrea's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 11.1% of Eritrea's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Eritrea's electricity was 591 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Eritrea's carbon intensity in 2024 was 10% lower than in 2000, when it was 657 gCO2/kWh.
- Eritrea had the 178th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 450 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 450 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.13 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 591 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.27 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 178 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 400 GWh | 88.9% |
| Solar | 50.0 GWh | 11.1% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 210 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 230 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 260 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 280 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 280 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 290 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 270 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 290 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 280 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 290 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 310 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 320 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 320 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 270 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 270 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 260 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 270 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 330 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 340 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 350 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 360 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 370 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 390 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 440 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 400 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 450 GWh | 450 GWh | 591 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 490 GWh | 490 GWh | 596 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 440 GWh | 440 GWh | 589 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 420 GWh | 420 GWh | 586 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 410 GWh | 410 GWh | 583 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 400 GWh | 400 GWh | 583 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 390 GWh | 390 GWh | 579 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 340 GWh | 340 GWh | 641 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 270 GWh | 270 GWh | 659 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 260 GWh | 260 GWh | 658 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Eritrea, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Eritrea Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Eritrea?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Eritrea in 2024, supplying 88.9% of generation, followed by solar (11.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Eritrea use?
Eritrea used 450 GWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.13 MWh per person.
How clean is Eritrea's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Eritrea emitted 591 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 11.1% of generation. That is 25% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.