Yemen Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Yemen generated 5.25 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 87.6%, followed by solar (11.2%) and gas (1.1%). Demand was 5.25 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 591 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Yemen generated 5.25 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 87.6% of Yemen's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 11.2% of Yemen's electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 1.1% of Yemen's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 11.2% of Yemen's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Yemen's electricity was 591 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Yemen's carbon intensity in 2024 was 10% lower than in 2000, when it was 658 gCO2/kWh.
- Yemen had the 134th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 5.25 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 5.25 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.13 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 591 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 3.10 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 134 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 4.60 TWh | 87.6% |
| Solar | 590 GWh | 11.2% |
| Gas | 60.0 GWh | 1.1% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Solar | Gas |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.41 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 3.64 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 3.77 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 4.10 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 4.36 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 4.77 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 5.39 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 6.03 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 6.55 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 6.75 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 5.70 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.06 TWh |
| 2011 | 4.87 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.34 TWh |
| 2012 | 4.85 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.22 TWh |
| 2013 | 5.78 TWh | 0 TWh | 2.72 TWh |
| 2014 | 4.70 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 2.95 TWh |
| 2015 | 3.38 TWh | 120 GWh | 2.26 TWh |
| 2016 | 3.07 TWh | 160 GWh | 1.58 TWh |
| 2017 | 2.91 TWh | 190 GWh | 950 GWh |
| 2018 | 2.69 TWh | 480 GWh | 320 GWh |
| 2019 | 2.48 TWh | 480 GWh | 320 GWh |
| 2020 | 2.04 TWh | 490 GWh | 410 GWh |
| 2021 | 1.79 TWh | 500 GWh | 630 GWh |
| 2022 | 1.98 TWh | 510 GWh | 540 GWh |
| 2023 | 4.54 TWh | 520 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 4.60 TWh | 590 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.25 TWh | 5.25 TWh | 591 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 5.12 TWh | 5.12 TWh | 598 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 3.03 TWh | 3.03 TWh | 586 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 2.92 TWh | 2.92 TWh | 591 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 2.94 TWh | 2.94 TWh | 580 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 3.28 TWh | 3.28 TWh | 585 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 3.49 TWh | 3.49 TWh | 590 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 4.05 TWh | 4.05 TWh | 670 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 4.81 TWh | 4.81 TWh | 694 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 5.76 TWh | 5.76 TWh | 713 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Yemen, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Yemen Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Yemen?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Yemen in 2024, supplying 87.6% of generation, followed by solar (11.2%) and gas (1.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Yemen use?
Yemen used 5.25 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.13 MWh per person.
How clean is Yemen's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Yemen emitted 591 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 11.2% of generation. That is 25% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.