Ghana Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Ghana generated 24.3 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 61.4%, followed by hydro (35.4%) and other fossil (2.4%). Demand was 21.8 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 469 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Ghana generated 24.3 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 61.4% of Ghana's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 35.4% of Ghana's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 2.4% of Ghana's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 36.2% of Ghana's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Ghana's electricity was 469 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Ghana's carbon intensity in 2024 was 494% higher than in 2000, when it was 79 gCO2/kWh.
- Ghana had the 80th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 24.3 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 21.8 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.63 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | -2.44 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 469 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 11.4 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 80 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 14.9 TWh | 61.4% |
| Hydro | 8.60 TWh | 35.4% |
| Other fossil | 570 GWh | 2.4% |
| Solar | 170 GWh | 0.7% |
| Bioenergy | 20.0 GWh | 0.1% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Hydro | Other fossil | Solar | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 TWh | 6.54 TWh | 620 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 0 TWh | 6.54 TWh | 1.26 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 0 TWh | 4.99 TWh | 2.27 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 0 TWh | 3.85 TWh | 2.02 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 0 TWh | 5.23 TWh | 760 GWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 0 TWh | 5.57 TWh | 1.16 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 0 TWh | 5.56 TWh | 2.82 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 0 TWh | 3.69 TWh | 3.26 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 0 TWh | 6.13 TWh | 2.17 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 20.0 GWh | 6.81 TWh | 2.09 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 1.30 TWh | 6.93 TWh | 1.87 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 2.89 TWh | 7.49 TWh | 910 GWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 2.04 TWh | 7.99 TWh | 2.10 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 1.48 TWh | 8.15 TWh | 3.34 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 2.79 TWh | 8.30 TWh | 1.97 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 4.86 TWh | 5.79 TWh | 970 GWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 4.00 TWh | 5.51 TWh | 3.61 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 3.99 TWh | 5.62 TWh | 3.64 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 5.12 TWh | 6.02 TWh | 3.72 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 7.19 TWh | 7.25 TWh | 2.79 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 11.6 TWh | 7.29 TWh | 770 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 13.8 TWh | 7.53 TWh | 600 GWh | 130 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 14.2 TWh | 8.19 TWh | 620 GWh | 160 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 14.4 TWh | 9.19 TWh | 550 GWh | 150 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 14.9 TWh | 8.60 TWh | 570 GWh | 170 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.3 TWh | 21.8 TWh | 469 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 24.3 TWh | 21.9 TWh | 453 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 23.2 TWh | 21.1 TWh | 470 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 22.1 TWh | 20.4 TWh | 479 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 19.7 TWh | 18.0 TWh | 460 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 17.3 TWh | 16.0 TWh | 417 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 14.9 TWh | 14.3 TWh | 423 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 13.3 TWh | 13.4 TWh | 408 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 13.2 TWh | 13.7 TWh | 410 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 11.6 TWh | 11.3 TWh | 369 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Ghana, 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, 2024Ghana's closest match is Tanzania, 96.0% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.
- Tanzania 96.0% the same · grid twin Tanzania generates 3.8 points less hydro than Ghana
- Nigeria 93.3% the same Nigeria generates 6.6 points more gas than Ghana
- Bolivia 91.6% the same Bolivia generates 7.5 points less hydro than Ghana
- Cote d'Ivoire 89.7% the same Cote d'Ivoire generates 9.5 points more gas than Ghana
- Equatorial Guinea 89.0% the same Equatorial Guinea generates 11.1 points more gas than Ghana
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
Ghana Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Ghana?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Ghana in 2024, supplying 61.4% of generation, followed by hydro (35.4%) and other fossil (2.4%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Ghana use?
Ghana used 21.8 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.63 MWh per person.
How clean is Ghana's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Ghana emitted 469 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 36.2% of generation. That is close to the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Ghana import electricity?
No. Ghana was a net exporter in 2024, exporting 2.44 TWh more than it imported.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Ghana Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/ghana/
World Power Monitor. Ghana Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/ghana/
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