Uganda Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Uganda generated 5.81 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 86.1%, followed by bioenergy (8.1%) and other fossil (2.9%). Demand was 5.37 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 59 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Uganda generated 5.81 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 86.1% of Uganda's electricity in 2024.
- Bioenergy supplied 8.1% of Uganda's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 2.9% of Uganda's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 97.1% of Uganda's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Uganda's electricity was 59 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Uganda's carbon intensity in 2024 was 86% higher than in 2000, when it was 31 gCO2/kWh.
- Uganda had the 132nd highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 5.81 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 5.37 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.11 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | -440 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 59 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.34 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 132 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 5.00 TWh | 86.1% |
| Bioenergy | 470 GWh | 8.1% |
| Other fossil | 170 GWh | 2.9% |
| Solar | 170 GWh | 2.9% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Hydro | Bioenergy | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.55 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 1.55 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 1.67 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 1.75 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.89 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 1.84 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 1.16 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 380 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 1.40 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 540 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 1.63 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 600 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 1.40 TWh | 120 GWh | 880 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 1.49 TWh | 120 GWh | 1.11 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 1.53 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 1.03 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 2.45 TWh | 130 GWh | 290 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 2.87 TWh | 170 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 2.87 TWh | 240 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 3.09 TWh | 350 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 3.30 TWh | 360 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 3.44 TWh | 210 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 3.64 TWh | 280 GWh | 310 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 4.04 TWh | 270 GWh | 140 GWh | 130 GWh |
| 2020 | 4.08 TWh | 260 GWh | 120 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2021 | 4.64 TWh | 370 GWh | 130 GWh | 130 GWh |
| 2022 | 4.98 TWh | 470 GWh | 150 GWh | 150 GWh |
| 2023 | 4.98 TWh | 470 GWh | 170 GWh | 150 GWh |
| 2024 | 5.00 TWh | 470 GWh | 170 GWh | 170 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.81 TWh | 5.37 TWh | 59 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 5.77 TWh | 5.33 TWh | 59 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 5.75 TWh | 5.34 TWh | 57 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 5.27 TWh | 4.90 TWh | 54 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 4.60 TWh | 4.40 TWh | 52 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 4.58 TWh | 4.30 TWh | 55 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 4.30 TWh | 4.10 TWh | 82 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 3.78 TWh | 3.49 TWh | 47 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 3.77 TWh | 3.65 TWh | 54 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 3.55 TWh | 3.48 TWh | 57 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Uganda, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Uganda Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Uganda?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Uganda in 2024, supplying 86.1% of generation, followed by bioenergy (8.1%) and other fossil (2.9%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Uganda use?
Uganda used 5.37 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.11 MWh per person.
How clean is Uganda's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Uganda emitted 59 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 97.1% of generation. That is 88% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Uganda import electricity?
No. Uganda was a net exporter in 2024, exporting 440 GWh more than it imported.