Libya Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Libya generated 34.6 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 74.5%, followed by other fossil (25.4%) and solar (0.0%). Demand was 34.6 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 827 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Libya generated 34.6 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 74.5% of Libya's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 25.4% of Libya's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 0.0% of Libya's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.0% of Libya's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Libya's electricity was 827 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Libya's carbon intensity in 2024 was 17% higher than in 2000, when it was 708 gCO2/kWh.
- Libya had the 67th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 34.6 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 34.6 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 4.69 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 827 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 28.6 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 67 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 25.8 TWh | 74.5% |
| Other fossil | 8.80 TWh | 25.4% |
| Solar | 10.0 GWh | 0.0% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.40 TWh | 12.1 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 3.55 TWh | 12.6 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 3.70 TWh | 13.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 3.86 TWh | 15.1 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 3.83 TWh | 16.4 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 5.98 TWh | 16.3 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 9.80 TWh | 15.0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 11.5 TWh | 14.7 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 11.8 TWh | 16.9 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 11.9 TWh | 18.5 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 15.3 TWh | 17.2 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 15.6 TWh | 10.5 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 20.7 TWh | 13.6 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 22.1 TWh | 15.8 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 20.3 TWh | 17.5 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 20.3 TWh | 17.2 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 22.8 TWh | 8.61 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 22.8 TWh | 10.4 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 22.4 TWh | 11.8 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 23.3 TWh | 11.4 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 21.6 TWh | 7.86 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 26.6 TWh | 8.17 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 26.7 TWh | 8.40 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 24.9 TWh | 8.84 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 25.8 TWh | 8.80 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.6 TWh | 34.6 TWh | 827 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 33.8 TWh | 33.8 TWh | 825 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 35.1 TWh | 35.8 TWh | 830 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 34.8 TWh | 35.6 TWh | 831 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 29.5 TWh | 30.8 TWh | 824 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 34.6 TWh | 35.4 TWh | 810 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 34.2 TWh | 34.7 TWh | 807 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 33.3 TWh | 33.6 TWh | 813 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 31.4 TWh | 31.8 TWh | 822 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 37.5 TWh | 37.5 TWh | 780 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Libya, 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, 2024Libya's closest match is Benin, 96.1% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.
- Benin 96.1% the same · grid twin Benin generates 4.0 points more solar than Libya
- Iran 94.6% the same Iran generates 4.1 points less other fossil than Libya
- Saudi Arabia 89.2% the same Saudi Arabia generates 10.8 points less gas than Libya
- Kuwait 87.7% the same Kuwait generates 12.3 points less gas than Libya
- Egypt 84.4% the same Egypt generates 15.6 points less other fossil than Libya
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
Libya Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Libya?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Libya in 2024, supplying 74.5% of generation, followed by other fossil (25.4%) and solar (0.0%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Libya use?
Libya used 34.6 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 4.69 MWh per person.
How clean is Libya's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Libya emitted 827 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 0.0% of generation. That is 75% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Libya Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/libya/
World Power Monitor. Libya Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/libya/
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