Morocco vs Nigeria: Electricity Compared
Morocco generated 44.2 TWh of electricity in 2025 and Nigeria 41.5 TWh, according to Ember. Morocco's largest source was coal (62.4%); Nigeria's was gas (68.7%). Each kWh generated emitted 603 gCO2/kWh in Morocco 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
- Coal supplied 62.4% of Morocco's electricity in 2025, against none in Nigeria.
- The average person in Morocco used 1.25 MWh of electricity in 2025, 7.4 times as much as in Nigeria (0.17 MWh).
- Low carbon sources supplied 23.2% of Morocco's electricity in 2025 and 31.3% of Nigeria's.
- Electricity demand in 2025 was 47.9 TWh in Morocco and 39.2 TWh in Nigeria.
Key Figures, 2025
Ember annual statistics| Measure | Morocco | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 44.2 TWh | 41.5 TWh |
| Electricity demand | 47.9 TWh | 39.2 TWh |
| Demand per person | 1.25 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| Carbon intensity | 603 gCO2/kWh | 456 gCO2/kWh |
| Power sector emissions | 26.6 MtCO2 | 18.9 MtCO2 |
| Low carbon share | 23.2% | 31.3% |
| Largest source | Coal 62.4% | Gas 68.7% |
Generation Mix, 2025
Share of generationCarbon Intensity, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, gCO2/kWh
| Year | Morocco | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 759 gCO2/kWh | 412 gCO2/kWh |
| 2001 | 769 gCO2/kWh | 412 gCO2/kWh |
| 2002 | 766 gCO2/kWh | 412 gCO2/kWh |
| 2003 | 736 gCO2/kWh | 420 gCO2/kWh |
| 2004 | 733 gCO2/kWh | 442 gCO2/kWh |
| 2005 | 717 gCO2/kWh | 445 gCO2/kWh |
| 2006 | 708 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2007 | 707 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2008 | 696 gCO2/kWh | 482 gCO2/kWh |
| 2009 | 636 gCO2/kWh | 508 gCO2/kWh |
| 2010 | 610 gCO2/kWh | 499 gCO2/kWh |
| 2011 | 652 gCO2/kWh | 516 gCO2/kWh |
| 2012 | 649 gCO2/kWh | 528 gCO2/kWh |
| 2013 | 613 gCO2/kWh | 536 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 651 gCO2/kWh | 548 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 640 gCO2/kWh | 530 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 634 gCO2/kWh | 511 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 637 gCO2/kWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 621 gCO2/kWh | 520 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 632 gCO2/kWh | 506 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 646 gCO2/kWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 640 gCO2/kWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 662 gCO2/kWh | 497 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 617 gCO2/kWh | 510 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 595 gCO2/kWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 2025 | 603 gCO2/kWh | 456 gCO2/kWh |
Demand per Person, 2000 to 2025
Ember annual statisticsAnnual statistics through 2025, MWh
| Year | Morocco | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.56 MWh | 0.12 MWh |
| 2001 | 0.60 MWh | 0.12 MWh |
| 2002 | 0.56 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2003 | 0.60 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2004 | 0.63 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2005 | 0.66 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2006 | 0.71 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2007 | 0.74 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2008 | 0.78 MWh | 0.13 MWh |
| 2009 | 0.80 MWh | 0.12 MWh |
| 2010 | 0.83 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2011 | 0.88 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2012 | 0.94 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2013 | 0.96 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2014 | 1.00 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2015 | 1.01 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2016 | 1.03 MWh | 0.18 MWh |
| 2017 | 1.07 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2018 | 1.06 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2019 | 1.09 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2020 | 1.07 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2021 | 1.11 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2022 | 1.15 MWh | 0.16 MWh |
| 2023 | 1.18 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
| 2024 | 1.18 MWh | 0.15 MWh |
| 2025 | 1.25 MWh | 0.17 MWh |
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Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.