Mauritania Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Mauritania generated 2.07 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 77.3%, followed by hydro (10.1%) and solar (7.7%). Demand was 2.37 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 515 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Mauritania generated 2.07 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 77.3% of Mauritania's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 10.1% of Mauritania's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 7.7% of Mauritania's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 22.7% of Mauritania's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Mauritania's electricity was 515 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Mauritania's carbon intensity in 2024 was 16% lower than in 2000, when it was 612 gCO2/kWh.
- Mauritania had the 147th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 2.07 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 2.37 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.46 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 300 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 515 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 1.07 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 147 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 1.60 TWh | 77.3% |
| Hydro | 210 GWh | 10.1% |
| Solar | 160 GWh | 7.7% |
| Wind | 100 GWh | 4.8% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Hydro | Solar | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 390 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 440 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 500 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 460 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 500 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 480 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 570 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 590 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 660 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 660 GWh | 110 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 730 GWh | 120 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 740 GWh | 130 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 820 GWh | 140 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 770 GWh | 170 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 810 GWh | 180 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 840 GWh | 190 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2016 | 870 GWh | 130 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2017 | 1.02 TWh | 170 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2018 | 1.02 TWh | 190 GWh | 150 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2019 | 1.10 TWh | 200 GWh | 150 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2020 | 1.16 TWh | 210 GWh | 140 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2021 | 1.13 TWh | 210 GWh | 140 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2022 | 1.19 TWh | 210 GWh | 140 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2023 | 1.64 TWh | 210 GWh | 140 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2024 | 1.60 TWh | 210 GWh | 160 GWh | 100 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.07 TWh | 2.37 TWh | 515 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 2.09 TWh | 2.35 TWh | 522 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 1.64 TWh | 2.02 TWh | 485 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 1.58 TWh | 1.77 TWh | 478 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 1.63 TWh | 1.85 TWh | 476 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 1.57 TWh | 1.77 TWh | 469 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 1.46 TWh | 1.66 TWh | 468 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 1.35 TWh | 1.54 TWh | 503 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 1.16 TWh | 1.38 TWh | 499 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 1.16 TWh | 1.34 TWh | 483 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Mauritania, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Mauritania Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Mauritania?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Mauritania in 2024, supplying 77.3% of generation, followed by hydro (10.1%) and solar (7.7%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Mauritania use?
Mauritania used 2.37 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.46 MWh per person.
How clean is Mauritania's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Mauritania emitted 515 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 22.7% of generation. That is 9% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Mauritania import electricity?
Yes. Mauritania imported 300 GWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.