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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

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation24.9 TWh2024 · Ember
Electricity demand24.3 TWh2024 · Ember
Demand per person0.98 MWh2024 · Ember
Net imports-600 GWh2024 · Ember
Carbon intensity706 gCO2/kWh2024 · Ember
Power sector emissions17.6 MtCO22024 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2024 data)73 of 1972024 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2024

SourceGenerationShare
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%
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Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024
Syria electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2024 Syria's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2024, in TWh. In 2024 the largest sources were gas at 13.0 TWh, other fossil at 11.0 TWh, hydro at 750 GWh, solar at 100 GWh, bioenergy at 30.0 GWh. 0 8 15 23 30 20002005201020152020
Syria's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2024, in TWh. In 2024 the largest sources were gas at 13.0 TWh, other fossil at 11.0 TWh, hydro at 750 GWh, solar at 100 GWh, bioenergy at 30.0 GWh.
Annual statistics through 2024, TWh
Syria electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2024
YearGasOther fossilHydroSolarBioenergy
20009.36 TWh12.6 TWh3.23 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
200111.1 TWh12.3 TWh3.41 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
200212.8 TWh12.8 TWh2.45 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
200315.3 TWh12.3 TWh2.76 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
200413.2 TWh14.8 TWh4.18 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
200514.1 TWh17.7 TWh4.32 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
200614.4 TWh19.2 TWh3.94 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
200712.1 TWh23.1 TWh3.48 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
200812.9 TWh25.3 TWh2.87 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
200919.8 TWh21.7 TWh1.87 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
201025.5 TWh18.3 TWh2.59 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
201122.5 TWh16.4 TWh3.00 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
201218.4 TWh10.9 TWh2.96 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
201315.1 TWh7.01 TWh3.00 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
201414.0 TWh4.90 TWh2.34 TWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
201512.3 TWh5.30 TWh410 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
201610.7 TWh6.51 TWh930 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
201710.6 TWh7.10 TWh750 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
201810.5 TWh11.0 TWh750 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
201910.1 TWh11.5 TWh750 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
20208.85 TWh11.4 TWh750 GWh20.0 GWh30.0 GWh
20219.42 TWh11.5 TWh750 GWh60.0 GWh30.0 GWh
20227.70 TWh11.5 TWh750 GWh100 GWh30.0 GWh
202313.0 TWh11.2 TWh750 GWh100 GWh30.0 GWh
202413.0 TWh11.0 TWh750 GWh100 GWh30.0 GWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon 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.

Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix

Ember annual, 2024

Syria's closest match is Iraq, 98.1% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.

  1. Iraq 98.1% the same · grid twin Iraq generates 1.7 points less hydro than Syria
  2. Kuwait 87.9% the same Kuwait generates 10.0 points more gas than Syria
  3. Jamaica 85.7% the same Jamaica generates 13.7 points less other fossil than Syria
  4. Saudi Arabia 84.7% the same Saudi Arabia generates 12.1 points less other fossil than Syria
  5. Libya 77.7% the same Libya generates 22.3 points more gas than Syria

How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match

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.

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World Power Monitor. (2024). Syria Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/syria/

Plain text

World Power Monitor. Syria Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/syria/

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  title = {{Syria Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions}},
  author = {{World Power Monitor}},
  year = {2024},
  note = {Data as of 2024. Data from Ember.},
  url = {https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/syria/}
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