Cuba Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Cuba generated 19.4 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 82.4%, followed by gas (13.6%) and bioenergy (1.8%). Demand was 19.4 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 643 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Cuba generated 19.4 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 82.4% of Cuba's electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 13.6% of Cuba's electricity in 2024.
- Bioenergy supplied 1.8% of Cuba's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 4.0% of Cuba's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Cuba's electricity was 643 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Cuba's carbon intensity in 2024 was 2% higher than in 2000, when it was 631 gCO2/kWh.
- Cuba had the 85th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 19.4 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 19.4 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 1.77 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 643 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 12.5 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 85 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Gas | Bioenergy | Solar | Hydro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 12.7 TWh | 1.31 TWh | 940 GWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 13.0 TWh | 1.26 TWh | 930 GWh | 0 TWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 13.4 TWh | 1.22 TWh | 940 GWh | 0 TWh | 100 GWh |
| 2003 | 13.4 TWh | 1.61 TWh | 720 GWh | 0 TWh | 130 GWh |
| 2004 | 12.9 TWh | 1.87 TWh | 790 GWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 12.9 TWh | 1.94 TWh | 420 GWh | 0 TWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 13.7 TWh | 2.23 TWh | 410 GWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 14.6 TWh | 2.49 TWh | 410 GWh | 0 TWh | 120 GWh |
| 2008 | 14.4 TWh | 2.54 TWh | 550 GWh | 0 TWh | 140 GWh |
| 2009 | 14.7 TWh | 2.38 TWh | 540 GWh | 0 TWh | 150 GWh |
| 2010 | 14.6 TWh | 2.27 TWh | 460 GWh | 0 TWh | 100 GWh |
| 2011 | 15.1 TWh | 2.05 TWh | 450 GWh | 0 TWh | 100 GWh |
| 2012 | 15.7 TWh | 2.09 TWh | 550 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2013 | 16.3 TWh | 1.99 TWh | 680 GWh | 110 GWh | 130 GWh |
| 2014 | 15.8 TWh | 2.79 TWh | 640 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2015 | 16.5 TWh | 2.95 TWh | 700 GWh | 130 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 16.7 TWh | 2.92 TWh | 690 GWh | 140 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 17.0 TWh | 2.80 TWh | 620 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 17.4 TWh | 2.64 TWh | 440 GWh | 120 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2019 | 17.4 TWh | 2.45 TWh | 520 GWh | 210 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2020 | 16.1 TWh | 2.01 TWh | 550 GWh | 220 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2021 | 15.5 TWh | 1.58 TWh | 430 GWh | 220 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2022 | 13.0 TWh | 1.95 TWh | 280 GWh | 210 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2023 | 16.5 TWh | 2.50 TWh | 330 GWh | 210 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2024 | 16.0 TWh | 2.65 TWh | 350 GWh | 240 GWh | 120 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.4 TWh | 19.4 TWh | 643 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 19.7 TWh | 19.7 TWh | 645 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 15.7 TWh | 15.7 TWh | 641 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 17.8 TWh | 17.8 TWh | 639 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 19.0 TWh | 19.0 TWh | 639 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 20.7 TWh | 20.7 TWh | 642 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 20.8 TWh | 20.8 TWh | 646 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 20.6 TWh | 20.6 TWh | 646 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 20.6 TWh | 20.6 TWh | 644 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 20.4 TWh | 20.4 TWh | 644 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Cuba, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Cuba Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Cuba?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Cuba in 2024, supplying 82.4% of generation, followed by gas (13.6%) and bioenergy (1.8%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Cuba use?
Cuba used 19.4 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 1.77 MWh per person.
How clean is Cuba's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Cuba emitted 643 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 4.0% of generation. That is 36% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.