Tanzania Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Tanzania generated 8.84 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 62.8%, followed by hydro (31.7%) and other fossil (4.3%). Demand was 9.03 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 344 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Tanzania generated 8.84 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 62.8% of Tanzania's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 31.7% of Tanzania's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 4.3% of Tanzania's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 32.9% of Tanzania's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Tanzania's electricity was 344 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Tanzania's carbon intensity in 2024 was 188% higher than in 2000, when it was 120 gCO2/kWh.
- Tanzania had the 113th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 8.84 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 9.03 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.13 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 190 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 344 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 3.04 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 113 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 5.55 TWh | 62.8% |
| Hydro | 2.80 TWh | 31.7% |
| Other fossil | 380 GWh | 4.3% |
| Bioenergy | 70.0 GWh | 0.8% |
| Solar | 40.0 GWh | 0.5% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Hydro | Other fossil | Bioenergy | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 TWh | 2.13 TWh | 270 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 0 TWh | 2.64 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 0 TWh | 2.72 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 0 TWh | 2.55 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 410 GWh | 2.01 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 1.15 TWh | 1.78 TWh | 640 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 1.30 TWh | 1.44 TWh | 690 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 1.14 TWh | 2.52 TWh | 480 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 1.39 TWh | 2.65 TWh | 330 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 1.99 TWh | 2.64 TWh | 110 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 2.35 TWh | 2.70 TWh | 200 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 2.61 TWh | 1.99 TWh | 490 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 2.98 TWh | 1.77 TWh | 850 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 2.91 TWh | 1.72 TWh | 1.28 TWh | 70.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 2.63 TWh | 2.59 TWh | 960 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 2.86 TWh | 2.11 TWh | 1.48 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 4.10 TWh | 2.37 TWh | 250 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 4.32 TWh | 2.35 TWh | 290 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 4.87 TWh | 2.23 TWh | 120 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 5.11 TWh | 2.48 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 4.51 TWh | 3.14 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 5.36 TWh | 3.09 TWh | 100 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 6.68 TWh | 2.82 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 7.38 TWh | 2.70 TWh | 390 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 5.55 TWh | 2.80 TWh | 380 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.84 TWh | 9.03 TWh | 344 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 10.6 TWh | 10.8 TWh | 372 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 9.62 TWh | 9.77 TWh | 349 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 8.65 TWh | 8.79 TWh | 320 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 7.83 TWh | 7.94 TWh | 299 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 7.77 TWh | 7.88 TWh | 337 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 7.31 TWh | 7.43 TWh | 345 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 7.07 TWh | 7.18 TWh | 335 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 6.82 TWh | 6.92 TWh | 328 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 6.53 TWh | 6.60 TWh | 373 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Tanzania, 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, 2024Tanzania's closest match is Ghana, 96.0% the same, and the match goes both ways, so they are grid twins.
- Ghana 96.0% the same · grid twin Ghana generates 3.8 points more hydro than Tanzania
- Nigeria 94.8% the same Nigeria generates 5.2 points more gas than Tanzania
- Bolivia 93.1% the same Bolivia generates 3.8 points less hydro than Tanzania
- Cote d'Ivoire 91.7% the same Cote d'Ivoire generates 8.1 points more gas than Tanzania
- Equatorial Guinea 90.3% the same Equatorial Guinea generates 9.7 points more gas than Tanzania
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
Tanzania Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Tanzania?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Tanzania in 2024, supplying 62.8% of generation, followed by hydro (31.7%) and other fossil (4.3%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Tanzania use?
Tanzania used 9.03 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.13 MWh per person.
How clean is Tanzania's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Tanzania emitted 344 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 32.9% of generation. That is 27% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Tanzania import electricity?
Yes. Tanzania imported 190 GWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Tanzania Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/tanzania/
World Power Monitor. Tanzania Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/tanzania/
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