Syria Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Syria generated 24.9 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 52.3%, followed by other fossil (44.2%) and hydro (3.0%). Demand was 24.3 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 706 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Syria generated 24.9 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 52.3% of Syria's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 44.2% of Syria's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 3.0% of Syria's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 3.5% of Syria's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Syria's electricity was 706 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Syria's carbon intensity in 2024 was 13% higher than in 2000, when it was 626 gCO2/kWh.
- Syria had the 73rd highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 24.9 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 24.3 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.98 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | -600 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 706 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 17.6 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 73 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 13.0 TWh | 52.3% |
| Other fossil | 11.0 TWh | 44.2% |
| Hydro | 750 GWh | 3.0% |
| Solar | 100 GWh | 0.4% |
| Bioenergy | 30.0 GWh | 0.1% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Other fossil | Hydro | Solar | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.36 TWh | 12.6 TWh | 3.23 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 11.1 TWh | 12.3 TWh | 3.41 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 12.8 TWh | 12.8 TWh | 2.45 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 15.3 TWh | 12.3 TWh | 2.76 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 13.2 TWh | 14.8 TWh | 4.18 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 14.1 TWh | 17.7 TWh | 4.32 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 14.4 TWh | 19.2 TWh | 3.94 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 12.1 TWh | 23.1 TWh | 3.48 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 12.9 TWh | 25.3 TWh | 2.87 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 19.8 TWh | 21.7 TWh | 1.87 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 25.5 TWh | 18.3 TWh | 2.59 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 22.5 TWh | 16.4 TWh | 3.00 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 18.4 TWh | 10.9 TWh | 2.96 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 15.1 TWh | 7.01 TWh | 3.00 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 14.0 TWh | 4.90 TWh | 2.34 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 12.3 TWh | 5.30 TWh | 410 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 10.7 TWh | 6.51 TWh | 930 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 10.6 TWh | 7.10 TWh | 750 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 10.5 TWh | 11.0 TWh | 750 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 10.1 TWh | 11.5 TWh | 750 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 8.85 TWh | 11.4 TWh | 750 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 9.42 TWh | 11.5 TWh | 750 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 7.70 TWh | 11.5 TWh | 750 GWh | 100 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 13.0 TWh | 11.2 TWh | 750 GWh | 100 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 13.0 TWh | 11.0 TWh | 750 GWh | 100 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.9 TWh | 24.3 TWh | 706 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 25.0 TWh | 24.4 TWh | 706 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 20.1 TWh | 19.7 TWh | 682 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 21.7 TWh | 21.4 TWh | 692 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 21.0 TWh | 20.7 TWh | 691 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 22.3 TWh | 22.0 TWh | 697 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 22.3 TWh | 21.8 TWh | 699 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 18.4 TWh | 17.9 TWh | 709 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 18.2 TWh | 18.1 TWh | 704 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 18.0 TWh | 17.8 TWh | 734 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Syria, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Syria Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Syria?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Syria in 2024, supplying 52.3% of generation, followed by other fossil (44.2%) and hydro (3.0%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Syria use?
Syria used 24.3 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.98 MWh per person.
How clean is Syria's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Syria emitted 706 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 3.5% of generation. That is 50% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Syria import electricity?
No. Syria was a net exporter in 2024, exporting 600 GWh more than it imported.