Libya vs Nigeria: Electricity Compared
Libya generated 34.6 TWh of electricity in 2024 and Nigeria 37.6 TWh, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source in both, at 74.5% in Libya and 75.0% in Nigeria. Each kWh generated emitted 827 gCO2/kWh in Libya and 496 gCO2/kWh in Nigeria. 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 Nigeria has figures to 2025, so this comparison uses 2024 for both.
Why this comparison: similar electricity demand on the same continent.
Key Facts
- Other fossil supplied 25.4% of Libya's electricity in 2024, against none in Nigeria.
- Libya's electricity was 1.7 times as carbon intensive as Nigeria's in 2024, at 827 gCO2/kWh against 496 gCO2/kWh.
- The average person in Libya used 4.69 MWh of electricity in 2024, 31.3 times as much as in Nigeria (0.15 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 0.0% of Libya's electricity in 2024 and 25.0% of Nigeria's.
- Electricity demand in 2024 was 34.6 TWh in Libya and 35.3 TWh in Nigeria.
Key Figures, 2024
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Libya | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 34.6 TWh | 37.6 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 34.6 TWh | 35.3 TWh |
| Demand per person | 4.69 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 827 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 28.6 MtCO2 | 18.6 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 0.0% | 25.0% |
| Largest source | Gas 74.5% | Gas 75.0% |
Generation Mix, 2024
Share of generation| Source | Libya | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 74.5% | 75.0% |
| Other fossil | 25.4% | 0.0% |
| Hydro | 0.0% | 24.5% |
| Solar | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Bioenergy | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Carbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Libya | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 708 gCO2/kWh | 412 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 708 gCO2/kWh | 412 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 706 gCO2/kWh | 412 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 704 gCO2/kWh | 420 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 701 gCO2/kWh | 442 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 719 gCO2/kWh | 445 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 748 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 758 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 751 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 747 gCO2/kWh | 508 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 765 gCO2/kWh | 499 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 793 gCO2/kWh | 516 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 795 gCO2/kWh | 528 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 790 gCO2/kWh | 536 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 780 gCO2/kWh | 548 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 780 gCO2/kWh | 530 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 822 gCO2/kWh | 511 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 813 gCO2/kWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 807 gCO2/kWh | 520 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 810 gCO2/kWh | 506 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 824 gCO2/kWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 831 gCO2/kWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 830 gCO2/kWh | 497 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 825 gCO2/kWh | 510 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 827 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 456 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Libya | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.92 MWh | 0.12 MWh |
| 2001 | 2.98 MWh | 0.12 MWh |
| 2002 | 3.18 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2003 | 3.37 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2004 | 3.52 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2005 | 3.82 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2006 | 4.14 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2007 | 4.29 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2008 | 4.59 MWh | 0.13 MWh |
| 2009 | 4.77 MWh | 0.12 MWh |
| 2010 | 5.00 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2011 | 4.09 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2012 | 5.56 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2013 | 6.03 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2014 | 5.88 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2015 | 5.74 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2016 | 4.80 MWh | 0.18 MWh |
| 2017 | 4.98 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2018 | 5.06 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2019 | 5.09 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2020 | 4.37 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2021 | 4.99 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2022 | 4.96 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2023 | 4.62 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2024 | 4.69 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2025 | n/a | 0.17 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.