Algeria Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Algeria generated 96.4 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 98.6%, followed by solar (1.0%) and other fossil (0.3%). Demand was 93.8 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 633 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Algeria generated 96.4 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 98.6% of Algeria's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 1.0% of Algeria's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 0.3% of Algeria's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 1.1% of Algeria's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Algeria's electricity was 633 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Algeria's carbon intensity in 2024 was 1% lower than in 2000, when it was 638 gCO2/kWh.
- Algeria had the 37th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 96.4 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 93.8 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 2.01 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | -2.52 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 633 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 61.0 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 37 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 95.0 TWh | 98.6% |
| Solar | 990 GWh | 1.0% |
| Other fossil | 330 GWh | 0.3% |
| Hydro | 20.0 GWh | 0.0% |
| Wind | 20.0 GWh | 0.0% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Solar | Other fossil | Hydro | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 770 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 25.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 770 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 27.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 600 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 28.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 690 GWh | 260 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 30.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 690 GWh | 250 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 32.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 720 GWh | 550 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 34.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 750 GWh | 220 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 36.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 790 GWh | 220 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 39.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 790 GWh | 280 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 37.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 610 GWh | 300 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 44.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 960 GWh | 170 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 49.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.07 TWh | 500 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 55.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 1.06 TWh | 620 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 58.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 900 GWh | 330 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 63.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 670 GWh | 250 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 67.7 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 950 GWh | 140 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 69.7 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 1.01 TWh | 220 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 75.1 TWh | 570 GWh | 370 GWh | 60.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 75.5 TWh | 690 GWh | 430 GWh | 120 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 80.4 TWh | 710 GWh | 380 GWh | 150 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 78.1 TWh | 820 GWh | 360 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 84.4 TWh | 790 GWh | 370 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 90.2 TWh | 830 GWh | 390 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 94.6 TWh | 870 GWh | 330 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 95.0 TWh | 990 GWh | 330 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 96.4 TWh | 93.8 TWh | 633 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 95.9 TWh | 93.4 TWh | 634 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 91.5 TWh | 88.9 TWh | 634 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 85.6 TWh | 84.5 TWh | 634 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 79.4 TWh | 79.3 TWh | 633 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 81.6 TWh | 81.5 TWh | 633 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 76.8 TWh | 76.7 TWh | 633 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 76.1 TWh | 75.7 TWh | 634 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 71.0 TWh | 70.8 TWh | 636 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 68.8 TWh | 68.8 TWh | 637 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Algeria, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Countries With a Similar Electricity Mix
Ember annual, 2024Algeria's closest match is Trinidad and Tobago, 99.1% the same.
- Trinidad and Tobago 99.1% the same Trinidad and Tobago generates 0.9 points less solar than Algeria
- Bahrain 98.9% the same Bahrain generates 1.2 points more gas than Algeria
- Turkmenistan 98.6% the same Turkmenistan generates 1.4 points more gas than Algeria
- Qatar 97.1% the same Qatar generates 2.7 points more solar than Algeria
- Tunisia 96.1% the same Tunisia generates 3.9 points less gas than Algeria
How close: the share of generation that would have to change fuel for one mix to match the other (half the sum of the fuel share differences); 100% minus that is "the same". Grids under 1 TWh are skipped. Grid twins: the 25 closest pairs and every country's nearest match
Algeria Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Algeria?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Algeria in 2024, supplying 98.6% of generation, followed by solar (1.0%) and other fossil (0.3%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Algeria use?
Algeria used 93.8 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 2.01 MWh per person.
How clean is Algeria's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Algeria emitted 633 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 1.1% of generation. That is 34% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Algeria import electricity?
No. Algeria was a net exporter in 2024, exporting 2.52 TWh more than it imported.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Algeria Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/algeria/
World Power Monitor. Algeria Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/algeria/
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