Lesotho Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Lesotho generated 0 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Lesotho generated 0 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.0% of Lesotho's generation in 2024.
- Lesotho had the 171st highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 580 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.25 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 580 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | n/a | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 171 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024Annual statistics through 2024, GWh
| Year |
|---|
| 2000 |
| 2001 |
| 2002 |
| 2003 |
| 2004 |
| 2005 |
| 2006 |
| 2007 |
| 2008 |
| 2009 |
| 2010 |
| 2011 |
| 2012 |
| 2013 |
| 2014 |
| 2015 |
| 2016 |
| 2017 |
| 2018 |
| 2019 |
| 2020 |
| 2021 |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 TWh | 580 GWh | n/a |
| 2023 | 0 TWh | 450 GWh | n/a |
| 2022 | 480 GWh | 910 GWh | 23 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 530 GWh | 960 GWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 430 GWh | 870 GWh | 23 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 390 GWh | 930 GWh | 23 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 520 GWh | 910 GWh | 23 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 540 GWh | 930 GWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 520 GWh | 890 GWh | 23 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 530 GWh | 790 GWh | 25 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Lesotho, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Lesotho Electricity FAQ
How much electricity does Lesotho use?
Lesotho used 580 GWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.25 MWh per person.
Does Lesotho import electricity?
Yes. Lesotho imported 580 GWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.