Ethiopia vs Nigeria: Electricity Compared
Ethiopia generated 33.4 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Nigeria 41.5 TWh, according to Ember. Ethiopia's largest source was hydro (96.5%); Nigeria's was gas (68.7%). Each kWh generated emitted 23 gCO2/kWh in Ethiopia and 456 gCO2/kWh in Nigeria. These are Ember annual statistics for 2025, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Gas supplied 68.7% of Nigeria's electricity in 2025, against none in Ethiopia.
- Nigeria's electricity was 19.5 times as carbon intensive as Ethiopia's in 2025, at 456 gCO2/kWh against 23 gCO2/kWh.
- Low carbon sources supplied 100.0% of Ethiopia's electricity in 2025 and 31.3% of Nigeria's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 31.0 TWh in Ethiopia and 39.2 TWh in Nigeria.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Ethiopia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 33.4 TWh | 41.5 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 31.0 TWh | 39.2 TWh |
| Demand per person | 0.23 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 23 gCO2/kWh | 456 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 0.78 MtCO2 | 18.9 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 100.0% | 31.3% |
| Largest source | Hydro 96.5% | Gas 68.7% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Ethiopia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 36 gCO2/kWh | 412 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 35 gCO2/kWh | 412 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 33 gCO2/kWh | 412 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 33 gCO2/kWh | 420 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 32 gCO2/kWh | 442 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 30 gCO2/kWh | 445 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 31 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 34 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 29 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 37 gCO2/kWh | 508 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 33 gCO2/kWh | 499 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 30 gCO2/kWh | 516 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 26 gCO2/kWh | 528 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 25 gCO2/kWh | 536 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 548 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 23 gCO2/kWh | 530 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 23 gCO2/kWh | 511 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 520 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 506 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 23 gCO2/kWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 23 gCO2/kWh | 497 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 24 gCO2/kWh | 510 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 23 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 23 gCO2/kWh | 456 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Ethiopia | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.03 MWh | 0.12 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.03 MWh | 0.12 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.03 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.03 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.03 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.04 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.04 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2007 | 0.04 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2008 | 0.04 MWh | 0.13 MWh |
| 2009 | 0.04 MWh | 0.12 MWh |
| 2010 | 0.06 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2011 | 0.07 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2012 | 0.07 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2013 | 0.08 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2014 | 0.09 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2015 | 0.09 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2016 | 0.11 MWh | 0.18 MWh |
| 2017 | 0.11 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2018 | 0.12 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2019 | 0.12 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2020 | 0.12 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2021 | 0.12 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2022 | 0.13 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2023 | 0.12 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2024 | 0.18 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2025 | 0.23 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.