Kenya vs Sudan: Electricity Compared
Kenya generated 13.3 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Sudan 14.8 TWh, according to Ember. Kenya's largest source was other renewables (45.3%); Sudan's was hydro (77.9%). Each kWh generated emitted 86 gCO2/kWh in Kenya and 154 gCO2/kWh in Sudan. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figures for Sudan are for 2024, while Kenya 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 77.9% of Sudan's electricity in 2024, against 23.4% in Kenya.
- Sudan's electricity was 1.8 times as carbon intensive as Kenya's in 2024, at 154 gCO2/kWh against 86 gCO2/kWh.
- Electricity demand rose 25% in Kenya between 2019 and 2024, while it fell 5% in Sudan.
- Low carbon sources supplied 91.5% of Kenya's electricity in 2024 and 79.7% of Sudan's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 14.8 TWh in Kenya and 15.6 TWh in Sudan.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Kenya | Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 13.3 TWh | 14.8 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 14.8 TWh | 15.6 TWh |
| Demand per person | 0.26 MWh | 0.31 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 86 gCO2/kWh | 154 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 1.14 MtCO2 | 2.28 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 91.5% | 79.7% |
| Largest source | Other renewables 45.3% | Hydro 77.9% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generation| Source | Kenya | Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 23.4% | 77.9% |
| Other renewables | 45.3% | 0.0% |
| Other fossil | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Wind | 16.4% | 0.0% |
| Solar | 5.0% | 1.1% |
| Bioenergy | 1.5% | 0.7% |
Carbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Kenya | Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 403 gCO2/kWh | 348 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 282 gCO2/kWh | 344 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 190 gCO2/kWh | 372 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 157 gCO2/kWh | 431 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 228 gCO2/kWh | 447 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 250 gCO2/kWh | 442 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 273 gCO2/kWh | 459 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 204 gCO2/kWh | 468 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 214 gCO2/kWh | 483 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 290 gCO2/kWh | 341 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 201 gCO2/kWh | 136 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 233 gCO2/kWh | 175 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 180 gCO2/kWh | 215 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 176 gCO2/kWh | 147 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 188 gCO2/kWh | 163 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 104 gCO2/kWh | 250 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 109 gCO2/kWh | 303 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 164 gCO2/kWh | 276 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 119 gCO2/kWh | 280 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 103 gCO2/kWh | 255 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 73 gCO2/kWh | 248 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 96 gCO2/kWh | 262 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 109 gCO2/kWh | 204 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 97 gCO2/kWh | 146 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 86 gCO2/kWh | 154 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 96 gCO2/kWh | n/a |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Kenya | Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.15 MWh | 0.09 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.16 MWh | 0.09 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.17 MWh | 0.10 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.17 MWh | 0.12 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.18 MWh | 0.12 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.19 MWh | 0.13 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.20 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2007 | 0.17 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2008 | 0.16 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2009 | 0.16 MWh | 0.19 MWh |
| 2010 | 0.17 MWh | 0.21 MWh |
| 2011 | 0.18 MWh | 0.24 MWh |
| 2012 | 0.19 MWh | 0.26 MWh |
| 2013 | 0.18 MWh | 0.28 MWh |
| 2014 | 0.20 MWh | 0.31 MWh |
| 2015 | 0.21 MWh | 0.33 MWh |
| 2016 | 0.20 MWh | 0.36 MWh |
| 2017 | 0.23 MWh | 0.39 MWh |
| 2018 | 0.23 MWh | 0.39 MWh |
| 2019 | 0.23 MWh | 0.36 MWh |
| 2020 | 0.23 MWh | 0.38 MWh |
| 2021 | 0.24 MWh | 0.39 MWh |
| 2022 | 0.24 MWh | 0.36 MWh |
| 2023 | 0.25 MWh | 0.30 MWh |
| 2024 | 0.26 MWh | 0.31 MWh |
| 2025 | 0.27 MWh | n/a |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.