Suriname Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Suriname generated 1.74 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 51.7%, followed by other fossil (46.0%) and gas (1.2%). Demand was 1.74 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 323 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Suriname generated 1.74 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 51.7% of Suriname's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 46.0% of Suriname's electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 1.2% of Suriname's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 52.9% of Suriname's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Suriname's electricity was 323 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Suriname's carbon intensity in 2024 was 71% higher than in 2000, when it was 189 gCO2/kWh.
- Suriname had the 154th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 1.74 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 1.74 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 2.74 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 323 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.56 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 154 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 900 GWh | 51.7% |
| Other fossil | 800 GWh | 46.0% |
| Gas | 20.0 GWh | 1.2% |
| Bioenergy | 10.0 GWh | 0.6% |
| Solar | 10.0 GWh | 0.6% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Hydro | Other fossil | Gas | Bioenergy | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 710 GWh | 250 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 730 GWh | 300 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 740 GWh | 480 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 750 GWh | 540 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 760 GWh | 660 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 820 GWh | 860 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 860 GWh | 700 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 860 GWh | 620 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 860 GWh | 630 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 860 GWh | 650 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 1.20 TWh | 740 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 1.03 TWh | 480 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 820 GWh | 830 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 830 GWh | 910 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 550 GWh | 1.26 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 470 GWh | 1.36 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 780 GWh | 1.01 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 920 GWh | 860 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 990 GWh | 870 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 950 GWh | 1.05 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 970 GWh | 1.04 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 990 GWh | 1.06 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 920 GWh | 1.15 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 900 GWh | 790 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 900 GWh | 800 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.74 TWh | 1.74 TWh | 323 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 1.73 TWh | 1.73 TWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 2.11 TWh | 2.11 TWh | 376 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 2.09 TWh | 2.09 TWh | 352 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 2.05 TWh | 2.05 TWh | 352 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 2.04 TWh | 2.04 TWh | 357 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 1.90 TWh | 1.90 TWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 1.81 TWh | 1.81 TWh | 329 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 1.82 TWh | 1.82 TWh | 380 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 1.86 TWh | 1.86 TWh | 492 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Suriname, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Suriname Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Suriname?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Suriname in 2024, supplying 51.7% of generation, followed by other fossil (46.0%) and gas (1.2%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Suriname use?
Suriname used 1.74 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 2.74 MWh per person.
How clean is Suriname's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Suriname emitted 323 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 52.9% of generation. That is 32% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.