Mauritius Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Mauritius generated 3.41 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 42.8%, followed by coal (39.3%) and bioenergy (9.4%). Demand was 3.41 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 642 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Mauritius generated 3.41 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 42.8% of Mauritius' electricity in 2024.
- Coal supplied 39.3% of Mauritius' electricity in 2024.
- Bioenergy supplied 9.4% of Mauritius' electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 17.9% of Mauritius' generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Mauritius' electricity was 642 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Mauritius' carbon intensity in 2024 was 15% higher than in 2000, when it was 559 gCO2/kWh.
- Mauritius had the 140th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 3.41 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 3.41 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 2.68 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 642 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 2.19 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 140 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Coal | Bioenergy | Solar | Hydro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 890 GWh | 360 GWh | 430 GWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 900 GWh | 470 GWh | 480 GWh | 0 TWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 910 GWh | 510 GWh | 450 GWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 1.02 TWh | 500 GWh | 450 GWh | 0 TWh | 120 GWh |
| 2004 | 1.10 TWh | 470 GWh | 470 GWh | 0 TWh | 120 GWh |
| 2005 | 1.09 TWh | 610 GWh | 450 GWh | 0 TWh | 110 GWh |
| 2006 | 1.03 TWh | 800 GWh | 450 GWh | 0 TWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 920 GWh | 990 GWh | 470 GWh | 0 TWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 830 GWh | 1.13 TWh | 490 GWh | 0 TWh | 110 GWh |
| 2009 | 950 GWh | 1.01 TWh | 490 GWh | 0 TWh | 120 GWh |
| 2010 | 1.00 TWh | 1.04 TWh | 550 GWh | 0 TWh | 100 GWh |
| 2011 | 1.08 TWh | 1.11 TWh | 490 GWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 1.07 TWh | 1.15 TWh | 500 GWh | 0 TWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 1.07 TWh | 1.21 TWh | 490 GWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 1.08 TWh | 1.26 TWh | 480 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 1.13 TWh | 1.18 TWh | 530 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2016 | 1.11 TWh | 1.27 TWh | 520 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2017 | 1.18 TWh | 1.31 TWh | 480 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 1.22 TWh | 1.26 TWh | 460 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2019 | 1.36 TWh | 1.17 TWh | 460 GWh | 130 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2020 | 1.06 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 410 GWh | 150 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2021 | 1.10 TWh | 1.25 TWh | 370 GWh | 150 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2022 | 1.53 TWh | 980 GWh | 300 GWh | 160 GWh | 130 GWh |
| 2023 | 1.60 TWh | 1.10 TWh | 320 GWh | 150 GWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 1.46 TWh | 1.34 TWh | 320 GWh | 170 GWh | 110 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.41 TWh | 3.41 TWh | 642 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 3.27 TWh | 3.27 TWh | 635 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 3.12 TWh | 3.12 TWh | 616 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 2.99 TWh | 2.99 TWh | 631 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 2.90 TWh | 2.90 TWh | 612 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 3.23 TWh | 3.23 TWh | 621 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 3.12 TWh | 3.12 TWh | 637 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 3.11 TWh | 3.11 TWh | 646 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 3.05 TWh | 3.05 TWh | 635 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 2.99 TWh | 2.99 TWh | 627 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Mauritius, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Mauritius Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Mauritius?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Mauritius in 2024, supplying 42.8% of generation, followed by coal (39.3%) and bioenergy (9.4%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Mauritius use?
Mauritius used 3.41 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 2.68 MWh per person.
How clean is Mauritius' electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Mauritius emitted 642 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 17.9% of generation. That is 36% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.