Libya vs Morocco: Electricity Compared
Libya generated 34.6 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Morocco 42.4 TWh, according to Ember. Libya's largest source was gas (74.5%); Morocco's was coal (61.7%). Each kWh generated emitted 827 gCO2/kWh in Libya and 595 gCO2/kWh in Morocco. These are Ember annual statistics for 2024, compiled from national sources; they are not real time.
Ember's latest annual figures for Libya are for 2024, while Morocco has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Gas supplied 74.5% of Libya's electricity in 2024, against 10.2% in Morocco.
- The average person in Libya used 4.69 MWh of electricity in 2024, 4.0 times as much as in Morocco (1.18 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 0.0% of Libya's electricity in 2024 and 24.4% of Morocco's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 34.6 TWh in Libya and 44.9 TWh in Morocco.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Libya | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 34.6 TWh | 42.4 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 34.6 TWh | 44.9 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.69 MWh | 1.18 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 827 gCO2/kWh | 595 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 28.6 MtCO2 | 25.2 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 0.0% | 24.4% |
| Largest source | Gas 74.5% | Coal 61.7% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Libya | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 708 gCO2/kWh | 759 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 708 gCO2/kWh | 769 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 706 gCO2/kWh | 766 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 704 gCO2/kWh | 736 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 701 gCO2/kWh | 733 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 719 gCO2/kWh | 717 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 748 gCO2/kWh | 708 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 758 gCO2/kWh | 707 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 751 gCO2/kWh | 696 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 747 gCO2/kWh | 636 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 765 gCO2/kWh | 610 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 793 gCO2/kWh | 652 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 795 gCO2/kWh | 649 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 790 gCO2/kWh | 613 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 780 gCO2/kWh | 651 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 780 gCO2/kWh | 640 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 822 gCO2/kWh | 634 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 813 gCO2/kWh | 637 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 807 gCO2/kWh | 621 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 810 gCO2/kWh | 632 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 824 gCO2/kWh | 646 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 831 gCO2/kWh | 640 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 830 gCO2/kWh | 662 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 825 gCO2/kWh | 617 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 827 gCO2/kWh | 595 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 603 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Libya | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.92 MWh | 0.56 MWh |
| 2001 | 2.98 MWh | 0.60 MWh |
| 2002 | 3.18 MWh | 0.56 MWh |
| 2003 | 3.37 MWh | 0.60 MWh |
| 2004 | 3.52 MWh | 0.63 MWh |
| 2005 | 3.82 MWh | 0.66 MWh |
| 2006 | 4.14 MWh | 0.71 MWh |
| 2007 | 4.29 MWh | 0.74 MWh |
| 2008 | 4.59 MWh | 0.78 MWh |
| 2009 | 4.77 MWh | 0.80 MWh |
| 2010 | 5.00 MWh | 0.83 MWh |
| 2011 | 4.09 MWh | 0.88 MWh |
| 2012 | 5.56 MWh | 0.94 MWh |
| 2013 | 6.03 MWh | 0.96 MWh |
| 2014 | 5.88 MWh | 1.00 MWh |
| 2015 | 5.74 MWh | 1.01 MWh |
| 2016 | 4.80 MWh | 1.03 MWh |
| 2017 | 4.98 MWh | 1.07 MWh |
| 2018 | 5.06 MWh | 1.06 MWh |
| 2019 | 5.09 MWh | 1.09 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.37 MWh | 1.07 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.99 MWh | 1.11 MWh |
| 2022 | 4.96 MWh | 1.15 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.62 MWh | 1.18 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.69 MWh | 1.18 MWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 1.25 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.