Ghana vs Tunisia: Electricity Compared
Ghana generated 24.3 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Tunisia 21.4 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 61.4% in Ghana and 94.5% in Tunisia. Each kWh generated emitted 469 gCO2/kWh in Ghana and 558 gCO2/kWh in Tunisia. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figures for Ghana are for 2024, while Tunisia has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Hydro supplied 35.4% of Ghana's electricity in 2024, against 0.1% in Tunisia.
- The average person in Tunisia used 1.95 MWh of electricity in 2024, 3.1 times as much as in Ghana (0.63 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 36.2% of Ghana's electricity in 2024 and 4.4% of Tunisia's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 21.8 TWh in Ghana and 24.0 TWh in Tunisia.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Ghana | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 24.3 TWh | 21.4 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 21.8 TWh | 24.0 TWh |
| Demand per person | 0.63 MWh | 1.95 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 469 gCO2/kWh | 558 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 11.4 MtCO2 | 11.9 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 36.2% | 4.4% |
| Largest source | Gas 61.4% | Gas 94.5% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Ghana | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 79 gCO2/kWh | 586 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 126 gCO2/kWh | 586 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 222 gCO2/kWh | 585 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 242 gCO2/kWh | 573 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 105 gCO2/kWh | 574 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 133 gCO2/kWh | 575 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 237 gCO2/kWh | 582 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 321 gCO2/kWh | 586 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 190 gCO2/kWh | 583 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 174 gCO2/kWh | 577 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 231 gCO2/kWh | 575 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 254 gCO2/kWh | 576 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 251 gCO2/kWh | 572 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 267 gCO2/kWh | 568 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 269 gCO2/kWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 369 gCO2/kWh | 568 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 410 gCO2/kWh | 564 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 408 gCO2/kWh | 566 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 423 gCO2/kWh | 568 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 417 gCO2/kWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 460 gCO2/kWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 479 gCO2/kWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 470 gCO2/kWh | 566 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 453 gCO2/kWh | 561 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 469 gCO2/kWh | 558 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 560 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Ghana | Tunisia |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.38 MWh | 1.08 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.40 MWh | 1.15 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.37 MWh | 1.18 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.29 MWh | 1.12 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.28 MWh | 1.17 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.31 MWh | 1.23 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.36 MWh | 1.26 MWh |
| 2007 | 0.30 MWh | 1.32 MWh |
| 2008 | 0.33 MWh | 1.36 MWh |
| 2009 | 0.34 MWh | 1.44 MWh |
| 2010 | 0.36 MWh | 1.48 MWh |
| 2011 | 0.41 MWh | 1.50 MWh |
| 2012 | 0.43 MWh | 1.62 MWh |
| 2013 | 0.46 MWh | 1.62 MWh |
| 2014 | 0.45 MWh | 1.68 MWh |
| 2015 | 0.39 MWh | 1.70 MWh |
| 2016 | 0.47 MWh | 1.69 MWh |
| 2017 | 0.45 MWh | 1.76 MWh |
| 2018 | 0.47 MWh | 1.77 MWh |
| 2019 | 0.51 MWh | 1.84 MWh |
| 2020 | 0.56 MWh | 1.74 MWh |
| 2021 | 0.63 MWh | 1.90 MWh |
| 2022 | 0.64 MWh | 1.98 MWh |
| 2023 | 0.65 MWh | 1.95 MWh |
| 2024 | 0.63 MWh | 1.95 MWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 2.02 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.