Gabon Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Gabon generated 2.60 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 44.2%, followed by hydro (35.0%) and other fossil (20.4%). Demand was 3.18 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 525 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Gabon generated 2.60 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 44.2% of Gabon's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 35.0% of Gabon's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 20.4% of Gabon's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 35.4% of Gabon's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Gabon's electricity was 525 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Gabon's carbon intensity in 2024 was 73% higher than in 2000, when it was 304 gCO2/kWh.
- Gabon had the 143rd highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 2.60 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 3.18 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 1.25 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 580 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 525 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 1.37 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 143 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 1.15 TWh | 44.2% |
| Hydro | 910 GWh | 35.0% |
| Other fossil | 530 GWh | 20.4% |
| Bioenergy | 10.0 GWh | 0.4% |
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Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Hydro | Other fossil | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 230 GWh | 800 GWh | 270 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 310 GWh | 870 GWh | 210 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 330 GWh | 910 GWh | 220 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 350 GWh | 890 GWh | 280 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 320 GWh | 880 GWh | 320 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 330 GWh | 800 GWh | 430 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 330 GWh | 940 GWh | 380 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 340 GWh | 790 GWh | 590 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 500 GWh | 880 GWh | 420 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 640 GWh | 940 GWh | 240 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 810 GWh | 900 GWh | 210 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 960 GWh | 830 GWh | 230 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 950 GWh | 900 GWh | 300 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 840 GWh | 930 GWh | 310 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 940 GWh | 790 GWh | 250 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 980 GWh | 910 GWh | 220 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 1.15 TWh | 820 GWh | 210 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 1.11 TWh | 930 GWh | 190 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 1.08 TWh | 1.30 TWh | 390 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 1.10 TWh | 1.31 TWh | 420 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 1.10 TWh | 1.42 TWh | 400 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 1.11 TWh | 1.37 TWh | 470 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 1.12 TWh | 1.52 TWh | 540 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 1.14 TWh | 910 GWh | 530 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 1.15 TWh | 910 GWh | 530 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.60 TWh | 3.18 TWh | 525 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 2.59 TWh | 3.17 TWh | 524 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 3.19 TWh | 3.73 TWh | 427 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 2.96 TWh | 3.49 TWh | 440 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 2.93 TWh | 3.47 TWh | 427 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 2.84 TWh | 3.37 TWh | 444 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 2.78 TWh | 3.29 TWh | 440 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 2.24 TWh | 2.70 TWh | 495 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 2.19 TWh | 2.54 TWh | 527 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 2.12 TWh | 2.46 TWh | 479 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Gabon, 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, 2024Gabon's closest match is Ghana, 81.7% the same.
- Ghana 81.7% the same Ghana generates 18.0 points less other fossil than Gabon
- Tanzania 80.6% the same Tanzania generates 18.6 points more gas than Gabon
- Myanmar 80.2% the same Myanmar generates 19.8 points less other fossil than Gabon
- Nigeria 75.9% the same Nigeria generates 23.8 points more gas than Gabon
- Bolivia 74.0% the same Bolivia generates 18.9 points less other fossil than Gabon
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
Gabon Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Gabon?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Gabon in 2024, supplying 44.2% of generation, followed by hydro (35.0%) and other fossil (20.4%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Gabon use?
Gabon used 3.18 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 1.25 MWh per person.
How clean is Gabon's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Gabon emitted 525 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 35.4% of generation. That is 11% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Gabon import electricity?
Yes. Gabon imported 580 GWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.
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World Power Monitor. (2024). Gabon Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/gabon/
World Power Monitor. Gabon Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions. Data as of 2024. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/gabon/
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