Ethiopia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

Ethiopia generated 33.4 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 96.5%, followed by wind (3.3%) and solar (0.1%). Demand was 31.0 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 23 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

Ethiopia generated 33.4 TWh of electricity in 2025.
Hydro supplied 96.5% of Ethiopia's electricity in 2025.
Wind supplied 3.3% of Ethiopia's electricity in 2025.
Solar supplied 0.1% of Ethiopia's electricity in 2025.
Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 100.0% of Ethiopia's generation in 2025.
The carbon intensity of Ethiopia's electricity was 23 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
Ethiopia's carbon intensity in 2025 was 35% lower than in 2000, when it was 36 gCO2/kWh.
Ethiopia had the 63rd highest electricity demand among the 96 countries with Ember data for 2025.

Key Figures, 2025

Measure	Value	As of / source
Total generation	33.4 TWh	2025 · Ember
Electricity demand	31.0 TWh	2025 · Ember
Demand per person	0.23 MWh	2025 · Ember
Net imports	-2.35 TWh	2025 · Ember
Carbon intensity	23 gCO2/kWh	2025 · Ember
Power sector emissions	0.78 MtCO2	2025 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2025 data)	63 of 96	2025 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2025

Source	Generation	Share
Hydro	32.2 TWh	96.5%
Wind	1.10 TWh	3.3%
Solar	40.0 GWh	0.1%
Other renewables	30.0 GWh	0.1%
Bioenergy	10.0 GWh	0.0%

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Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025

Ethiopia's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2025, in TWh. In 2025 the largest sources were hydro at 32.2 TWh, wind at 1.10 TWh, solar at 40.0 GWh, other renewables at 30.0 GWh, bioenergy at 10.0 GWh.

Annual statistics through 2025, TWh

Ethiopia electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2025
Year	Hydro	Wind	Solar	Other renewables	Bioenergy
2000	1.63 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	40.0 GWh
2001	1.97 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	50.0 GWh
2002	2.00 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	40.0 GWh
2003	2.26 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	50.0 GWh
2004	2.50 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	50.0 GWh
2005	2.81 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	60.0 GWh
2006	3.23 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	60.0 GWh
2007	3.35 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	40.0 GWh
2008	3.26 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	10.0 GWh	50.0 GWh
2009	3.49 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	20.0 GWh	50.0 GWh
2010	4.88 TWh	0 TWh	0 TWh	20.0 GWh	60.0 GWh
2011	6.20 TWh	30.0 GWh	0 TWh	10.0 GWh	50.0 GWh
2012	7.31 TWh	190 GWh	0 TWh	10.0 GWh	40.0 GWh
2013	8.26 TWh	360 GWh	10.0 GWh	0 TWh	30.0 GWh
2014	8.92 TWh	500 GWh	20.0 GWh	0 TWh	30.0 GWh
2015	9.58 TWh	760 GWh	20.0 GWh	0 TWh	30.0 GWh
2016	11.6 TWh	780 GWh	20.0 GWh	0 TWh	30.0 GWh
2017	12.6 TWh	530 GWh	20.0 GWh	0 TWh	20.0 GWh
2018	13.7 TWh	530 GWh	20.0 GWh	0 TWh	30.0 GWh
2019	14.4 TWh	850 GWh	20.0 GWh	0 TWh	30.0 GWh
2020	14.9 TWh	610 GWh	30.0 GWh	0 TWh	30.0 GWh
2021	14.9 TWh	820 GWh	30.0 GWh	0 TWh	20.0 GWh
2022	16.8 TWh	560 GWh	40.0 GWh	30.0 GWh	10.0 GWh
2023	17.1 TWh	560 GWh	40.0 GWh	30.0 GWh	10.0 GWh
2024	24.4 TWh	700 GWh	40.0 GWh	30.0 GWh	10.0 GWh
2025	32.2 TWh	1.10 TWh	40.0 GWh	30.0 GWh	10.0 GWh

Year	Generation	Demand	Carbon intensity
2025	33.4 TWh	31.0 TWh	23 gCO2/kWh
2024	25.2 TWh	23.4 TWh	23 gCO2/kWh
2023	17.8 TWh	16.0 TWh	24 gCO2/kWh
2022	17.4 TWh	15.7 TWh	23 gCO2/kWh
2021	15.8 TWh	14.1 TWh	23 gCO2/kWh
2020	15.6 TWh	14.0 TWh	24 gCO2/kWh
2019	15.3 TWh	14.2 TWh	24 gCO2/kWh
2018	14.2 TWh	13.2 TWh	24 gCO2/kWh
2017	13.1 TWh	11.7 TWh	24 gCO2/kWh
2016	12.5 TWh	11.2 TWh	23 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Ethiopia, 2000 to 2025

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.

Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix

Ember annual, 2025

Ethiopia's closest match is Nepal, 96.7% the same.

Nepal 96.7% the same Nepal generates 3.2 points less wind than Ethiopia
Bhutan 96.5% the same Bhutan generates 3.5 points more hydro than Ethiopia
Paraguay 96.5% the same Paraguay generates 3.3 points less wind than Ethiopia
Albania 94.5% the same Albania generates 5.6 points more solar than Ethiopia
Tajikistan 94.4% the same Tajikistan generates 4.7 points more coal than Ethiopia

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

Ethiopia Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in Ethiopia?

Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Ethiopia in 2025, supplying 96.5% of generation, followed by wind (3.3%) and solar (0.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does Ethiopia use?

Ethiopia used 31.0 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 0.23 MWh per person.

How clean is Ethiopia's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Ethiopia emitted 23 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 100.0% of generation. That is 95% below the world average of 460 gCO2/kWh.

Does Ethiopia import electricity?

No. Ethiopia was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 2.35 TWh more than it imported.

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  year = {2025},
  note = {Data as of 2025. Data from Ember.},
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