Benin Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Benin generated 1.01 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 72.3%, followed by other fossil (23.8%) and solar (4.0%). Demand was 2.31 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 579 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Benin generated 1.01 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 72.3% of Benin's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 23.8% of Benin's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 4.0% of Benin's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 4.0% of Benin's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Benin's electricity was 579 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Benin's carbon intensity in 2024 was 13% lower than in 2000, when it was 663 gCO2/kWh.
- Benin had the 148th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 1.01 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 2.31 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.16 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 1.30 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 579 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.58 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 148 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 730 GWh | 72.3% |
| Other fossil | 240 GWh | 23.8% |
| Solar | 40.0 GWh | 4.0% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 0 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 0 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 0 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 0 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 0 TWh | 110 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 0 TWh | 150 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 0 TWh | 220 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 0 TWh | 230 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 0 TWh | 130 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 0 TWh | 110 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 0 TWh | 100 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 40.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 100 GWh | 240 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 110 GWh | 210 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 10.0 GWh | 260 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 140 GWh | 180 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2018 | 60.0 GWh | 130 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2019 | 320 GWh | 210 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 750 GWh | 230 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 890 GWh | 220 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 730 GWh | 240 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 730 GWh | 240 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 730 GWh | 240 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.01 TWh | 2.31 TWh | 579 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 1.00 TWh | 2.29 TWh | 584 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 990 GWh | 1.82 TWh | 590 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 1.13 TWh | 1.82 TWh | 588 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 990 GWh | 1.63 TWh | 595 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 540 GWh | 1.63 TWh | 602 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 190 GWh | 1.48 TWh | 632 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 320 GWh | 1.43 TWh | 625 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 270 GWh | 1.36 TWh | 656 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 320 GWh | 1.37 TWh | 631 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Benin, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Benin Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Benin?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Benin in 2024, supplying 72.3% of generation, followed by other fossil (23.8%) and solar (4.0%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Benin use?
Benin used 2.31 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.16 MWh per person.
How clean is Benin's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Benin emitted 579 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 4.0% of generation. That is 23% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Benin import electricity?
Yes. Benin imported 1.30 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.