Somalia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Somalia generated 430 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 79.1%, followed by solar (18.6%) and wind (2.3%). Demand was 430 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 530 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Somalia generated 430 GWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 79.1% of Somalia's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 18.6% of Somalia's electricity in 2024.
- Wind supplied 2.3% of Somalia's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 20.9% of Somalia's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Somalia's electricity was 530 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Somalia's carbon intensity in 2024 was 19% lower than in 2000, when it was 656 gCO2/kWh.
- Somalia had the 179th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 430 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 430 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.02 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 530 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.23 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 179 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 340 GWh | 79.1% |
| Solar | 80.0 GWh | 18.6% |
| Wind | 10.0 GWh | 2.3% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Solar | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 250 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 260 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 270 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 280 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 280 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 290 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 300 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 310 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 320 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 330 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 330 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 330 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 340 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 350 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 350 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 350 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 350 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 350 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 350 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 350 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 340 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 340 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 340 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 340 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 340 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 430 GWh | 430 GWh | 530 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 420 GWh | 420 GWh | 540 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 420 GWh | 420 GWh | 540 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 380 GWh | 380 GWh | 592 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 370 GWh | 370 GWh | 608 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 370 GWh | 370 GWh | 624 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 370 GWh | 370 GWh | 624 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 370 GWh | 370 GWh | 624 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 360 GWh | 360 GWh | 642 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 350 GWh | 350 GWh | 657 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Somalia, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Somalia Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Somalia?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Somalia in 2024, supplying 79.1% of generation, followed by solar (18.6%) and wind (2.3%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Somalia use?
Somalia used 430 GWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.02 MWh per person.
How clean is Somalia's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Somalia emitted 530 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 20.9% of generation. That is 12% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.