Hong Kong Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Hong Kong generated 37.4 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 64.1%, followed by coal (33.7%) and other fossil (1.2%). Demand was 48.8 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 676 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Hong Kong generated 37.4 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 64.1% of Hong Kong's electricity in 2024.
- Coal supplied 33.7% of Hong Kong's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 1.2% of Hong Kong's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 1.0% of Hong Kong's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Hong Kong's electricity was 676 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Hong Kong's carbon intensity in 2024 was 15% lower than in 2000, when it was 792 gCO2/kWh.
- Hong Kong had the 56th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 37.4 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 48.8 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 6.58 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 11.4 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 676 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 25.3 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 56 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 24.0 TWh | 64.1% |
| Coal | 12.6 TWh | 33.7% |
| Other fossil | 450 GWh | 1.2% |
| Solar | 230 GWh | 0.6% |
| Bioenergy | 160 GWh | 0.4% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Coal | Other fossil | Solar | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12.2 TWh | 18.9 TWh | 150 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 12.4 TWh | 19.8 TWh | 160 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 12.2 TWh | 21.9 TWh | 170 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 7.65 TWh | 27.6 TWh | 200 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 11.2 TWh | 25.6 TWh | 240 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 11.2 TWh | 27.0 TWh | 150 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 11.8 TWh | 26.6 TWh | 150 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 10.3 TWh | 28.5 TWh | 110 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 11.9 TWh | 25.9 TWh | 140 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 11.1 TWh | 27.4 TWh | 140 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 14.3 TWh | 23.8 TWh | 110 GWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 11.0 TWh | 27.8 TWh | 120 GWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 12.8 TWh | 24.9 TWh | 830 GWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 9.51 TWh | 29.3 TWh | 160 GWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 9.11 TWh | 30.4 TWh | 190 GWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 12.7 TWh | 24.9 TWh | 230 GWh | 0 TWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 12.5 TWh | 25.1 TWh | 360 GWh | 0 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2017 | 12.4 TWh | 23.9 TWh | 410 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2018 | 14.1 TWh | 22.0 TWh | 290 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2019 | 15.5 TWh | 21.1 TWh | 180 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2020 | 21.9 TWh | 12.1 TWh | 160 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2021 | 22.3 TWh | 13.5 TWh | 200 GWh | 120 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2022 | 22.8 TWh | 12.7 TWh | 200 GWh | 180 GWh | 150 GWh |
| 2023 | 24.4 TWh | 12.6 TWh | 440 GWh | 200 GWh | 160 GWh |
| 2024 | 24.0 TWh | 12.6 TWh | 450 GWh | 230 GWh | 160 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.4 TWh | 48.8 TWh | 676 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 37.8 TWh | 49.3 TWh | 674 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 36.1 TWh | 48.5 TWh | 682 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 36.2 TWh | 48.8 TWh | 692 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 34.4 TWh | 47.1 TWh | 684 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 36.9 TWh | 49.3 TWh | 777 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 36.6 TWh | 48.6 TWh | 790 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 36.9 TWh | 48.2 TWh | 811 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 38.1 TWh | 48.5 TWh | 815 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 37.9 TWh | 48.4 TWh | 815 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Hong Kong, 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, 2024Hong Kong's closest match is Bangladesh, 87.4% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.
- Bangladesh 87.4% the same · grid twin Bangladesh generates 12.1 points less coal than Hong Kong
- Brunei 85.0% the same Brunei generates 15.0 points more gas than Hong Kong
- Taiwan 84.7% the same Taiwan generates 15.3 points less gas than Hong Kong
- Thailand 79.4% the same Thailand generates 16.9 points less coal than Hong Kong
- Uzbekistan 72.5% the same Uzbekistan generates 27.1 points less coal than Hong Kong
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
Hong Kong Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Hong Kong?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Hong Kong in 2024, supplying 64.1% of generation, followed by coal (33.7%) and other fossil (1.2%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Hong Kong use?
Hong Kong used 48.8 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 6.58 MWh per person.
How clean is Hong Kong's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Hong Kong emitted 676 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 1.0% of generation. That is 43% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Hong Kong import electricity?
Yes. Hong Kong imported 11.4 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Hong Kong Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/hong-kong/
World Power Monitor. Hong Kong Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/hong-kong/
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