Built 2026-09-19 (19 September 2026)

Falkland Islands Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

The Falkland Islands generated 10.0 GWh of electricity in 2023, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 100.0%. Demand was 10.0 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 700 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2023; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

  • The Falkland Islands generated 10.0 GWh of electricity in 2023.
  • Other fossil supplied 100.0% of the Falkland Islands' electricity in 2023.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.0% of the Falkland Islands' generation in 2023.
  • The carbon intensity of the Falkland Islands' electricity was 700 gCO2/kWh in 2023.
  • The Falkland Islands' carbon intensity in 2023 was about the same as in 2000, at 700 gCO2/kWh.
  • The Falkland Islands had the 210th highest electricity demand among the 213 countries with Ember data for 2023.

Key Figures, 2023

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation10.0 GWh2023 · Ember
Electricity demand10.0 GWh2023 · Ember
Demand per person2.88 MWh2023 · Ember
Net imports0 TWh2023 · Ember
Carbon intensity700 gCO2/kWh2023 · Ember
Power sector emissions0.01 MtCO22023 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2023 data)210 of 2132023 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2023

SourceGenerationShare
Other fossil 10.0 GWh 100.0%

Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2023
Falkland Islands electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2023 Falkland Islands's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2023, in GWh. In 2023 the largest sources were other fossil at 10.0 GWh. 0 5 10 15 20 20002005201020152020
Falkland Islands's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2023, in GWh. In 2023 the largest sources were other fossil at 10.0 GWh.
Annual statistics through 2023, GWh
Falkland Islands electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2023
YearOther fossil
200010.0 GWh
200110.0 GWh
200210.0 GWh
200310.0 GWh
200410.0 GWh
200510.0 GWh
200620.0 GWh
200720.0 GWh
200810.0 GWh
200910.0 GWh
201010.0 GWh
201110.0 GWh
201210.0 GWh
201310.0 GWh
201410.0 GWh
201510.0 GWh
201610.0 GWh
201710.0 GWh
201810.0 GWh
201910.0 GWh
202010.0 GWh
202110.0 GWh
202210.0 GWh
202310.0 GWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon intensity
2023 10.0 GWh 10.0 GWh 700 gCO2/kWh
2022 10.0 GWh 10.0 GWh 700 gCO2/kWh
2021 10.0 GWh 10.0 GWh 700 gCO2/kWh
2020 10.0 GWh 10.0 GWh 700 gCO2/kWh
2019 10.0 GWh 10.0 GWh 700 gCO2/kWh
2018 10.0 GWh 10.0 GWh 700 gCO2/kWh
2017 10.0 GWh 10.0 GWh 700 gCO2/kWh
2016 20.0 GWh 20.0 GWh 350 gCO2/kWh
2015 20.0 GWh 20.0 GWh 350 gCO2/kWh
2014 20.0 GWh 20.0 GWh 350 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Falkland Islands, 2000 to 2023

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2023.

Falkland Islands Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in the Falkland Islands?

Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in the Falkland Islands in 2023, supplying 100.0% of generation. Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does the Falkland Islands use?

The Falkland Islands used 10.0 GWh of electricity in 2023, about 2.88 MWh per person.

How clean is the Falkland Islands' electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in the Falkland Islands emitted 700 gCO2/kWh in 2023, and low carbon sources supplied 0.0% of generation. That is 45% above the world average of 484 gCO2/kWh.