El Salvador Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
El Salvador generated 6.74 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 31.1%, followed by other renewables (23.7%) and solar (21.5%). Demand was 6.38 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 111 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through December 2025; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- El Salvador generated 6.74 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 31.1% of El Salvador's electricity in 2025.
- Other renewables supplied 23.7% of El Salvador's electricity in 2025.
- Solar supplied 21.5% of El Salvador's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 91.0% of El Salvador's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of El Salvador's electricity was 111 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- El Salvador's carbon intensity in 2025 was 64% lower than in 2000, when it was 308 gCO2/kWh.
- El Salvador had the 89th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 6.74 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 6.38 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.98 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | -360 GWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 111 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.75 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 89 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 2.10 TWh | 31.1% |
| Other renewables | 1.60 TWh | 23.7% |
| Solar | 1.45 TWh | 21.5% |
| Bioenergy | 800 GWh | 11.9% |
| Other fossil | 600 GWh | 9.0% |
| Wind | 190 GWh | 2.8% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Hydro | Other renewables | Solar | Bioenergy | Other fossil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.22 TWh | 790 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 1.61 TWh |
| 2001 | 1.21 TWh | 970 GWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 1.89 TWh |
| 2002 | 1.19 TWh | 990 GWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 2.17 TWh |
| 2003 | 1.52 TWh | 1.03 TWh | 0 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 2.04 TWh |
| 2004 | 1.44 TWh | 1.01 TWh | 0 TWh | 100 GWh | 2.28 TWh |
| 2005 | 1.72 TWh | 1.05 TWh | 0 TWh | 130 GWh | 2.20 TWh |
| 2006 | 2.02 TWh | 1.14 TWh | 0 TWh | 180 GWh | 2.36 TWh |
| 2007 | 1.79 TWh | 1.38 TWh | 0 TWh | 220 GWh | 2.54 TWh |
| 2008 | 2.10 TWh | 1.52 TWh | 0 TWh | 240 GWh | 2.24 TWh |
| 2009 | 1.57 TWh | 1.52 TWh | 0 TWh | 230 GWh | 2.53 TWh |
| 2010 | 2.15 TWh | 1.53 TWh | 0 TWh | 280 GWh | 2.09 TWh |
| 2011 | 2.09 TWh | 1.53 TWh | 0 TWh | 300 GWh | 2.25 TWh |
| 2012 | 1.91 TWh | 1.54 TWh | 0 TWh | 370 GWh | 2.48 TWh |
| 2013 | 1.85 TWh | 1.56 TWh | 0 TWh | 430 GWh | 2.48 TWh |
| 2014 | 1.79 TWh | 1.56 TWh | 0 TWh | 440 GWh | 2.51 TWh |
| 2015 | 1.42 TWh | 1.54 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 570 GWh | 2.53 TWh |
| 2016 | 1.34 TWh | 1.58 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 720 GWh | 2.50 TWh |
| 2017 | 1.71 TWh | 1.57 TWh | 160 GWh | 710 GWh | 1.40 TWh |
| 2018 | 1.63 TWh | 1.55 TWh | 310 GWh | 750 GWh | 1.20 TWh |
| 2019 | 1.53 TWh | 1.47 TWh | 580 GWh | 830 GWh | 1.76 TWh |
| 2020 | 2.07 TWh | 1.56 TWh | 990 GWh | 820 GWh | 980 GWh |
| 2021 | 1.82 TWh | 1.56 TWh | 1.69 TWh | 900 GWh | 990 GWh |
| 2022 | 2.24 TWh | 1.58 TWh | 1.24 TWh | 820 GWh | 610 GWh |
| 2023 | 1.49 TWh | 1.59 TWh | 1.20 TWh | 800 GWh | 730 GWh |
| 2024 | 2.13 TWh | 1.58 TWh | 1.25 TWh | 830 GWh | 600 GWh |
| 2025 | 2.10 TWh | 1.60 TWh | 1.45 TWh | 800 GWh | 600 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.74 TWh | 6.38 TWh | 111 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 6.53 TWh | 6.20 TWh | 114 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 5.98 TWh | 5.59 TWh | 135 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 6.63 TWh | 7.25 TWh | 113 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 7.09 TWh | 8.37 TWh | 145 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 6.43 TWh | 7.07 TWh | 152 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 6.17 TWh | 7.46 TWh | 236 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 5.44 TWh | 7.20 TWh | 196 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 5.55 TWh | 7.14 TWh | 213 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 6.16 TWh | 7.15 TWh | 307 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for El Salvador, 2000 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through December 2025| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01 | 660 GWh | 690 GWh |
| 2024-02 | 620 GWh | 650 GWh |
| 2024-03 | 690 GWh | 730 GWh |
| 2024-04 | 710 GWh | 740 GWh |
| 2024-05 | 730 GWh | 760 GWh |
| 2024-06 | 630 GWh | 630 GWh |
| 2024-07 | 770 GWh | 760 GWh |
| 2024-08 | 740 GWh | 770 GWh |
| 2024-09 | 680 GWh | 700 GWh |
| 2024-10 | 710 GWh | 680 GWh |
| 2024-11 | 660 GWh | 600 GWh |
| 2024-12 | 660 GWh | 620 GWh |
| 2025-01 | 680 GWh | 630 GWh |
| 2025-02 | 680 GWh | 660 GWh |
| 2025-03 | 750 GWh | 770 GWh |
| 2025-04 | 710 GWh | 720 GWh |
| 2025-05 | 720 GWh | 720 GWh |
| 2025-06 | 700 GWh | 690 GWh |
| 2025-07 | 790 GWh | 790 GWh |
| 2025-08 | 740 GWh | 760 GWh |
| 2025-09 | 690 GWh | 740 GWh |
| 2025-10 | 710 GWh | 760 GWh |
| 2025-11 | 690 GWh | 690 GWh |
| 2025-12 | 700 GWh | 720 GWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of December 2025.
El Salvador Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in El Salvador?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in El Salvador in 2025, supplying 31.1% of generation, followed by other renewables (23.7%) and solar (21.5%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does El Salvador use?
El Salvador used 6.38 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 0.98 MWh per person.
How clean is El Salvador's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in El Salvador emitted 111 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 91.0% of generation. That is 76% below the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does El Salvador import electricity?
No. El Salvador was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 360 GWh more than it imported.