Bahrain Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Bahrain generated 38.0 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 99.7%, followed by solar (0.3%). Demand was 38.4 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 902 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Bahrain generated 38.0 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 99.7% of Bahrain's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 0.3% of Bahrain's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.3% of Bahrain's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Bahrain's electricity was 902 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Bahrain's carbon intensity in 2024 was about the same as in 2000, at 902 gCO2/kWh.
- Bahrain had the 62nd highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 38.0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 38.4 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 23.92 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 490 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 902 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 34.3 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 62 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Solar |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13.9 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 14.6 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 15.3 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 15.7 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 16.2 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 19.4 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 20.5 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 21.5 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 22.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 22.6 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 23.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 24.3 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 24.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 25.9 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 27.3 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 28.5 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 28.5 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 29.2 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 29.5 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 33.1 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 33.4 TWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 33.9 TWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 35.6 TWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 37.4 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 37.9 TWh | 100 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.0 TWh | 38.4 TWh | 902 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 37.5 TWh | 38.0 TWh | 903 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 35.7 TWh | 35.7 TWh | 903 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 33.9 TWh | 33.9 TWh | 904 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 33.4 TWh | 33.2 TWh | 904 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 33.1 TWh | 33.2 TWh | 904 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 29.6 TWh | 29.8 TWh | 904 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 29.2 TWh | 29.3 TWh | 904 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 28.5 TWh | 28.5 TWh | 904 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 28.5 TWh | 28.5 TWh | 904 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Bahrain, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Bahrain Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Bahrain?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Bahrain in 2024, supplying 99.7% of generation, followed by solar (0.3%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Bahrain use?
Bahrain used 38.4 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 23.92 MWh per person.
How clean is Bahrain's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Bahrain emitted 902 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 0.3% of generation. That is 91% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Bahrain import electricity?
Yes. Bahrain imported 490 GWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.