Built 2026-09-19 (19 September 2026)

Guinea-Bissau Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

Guinea-Bissau generated 80.0 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 100.0%. Demand was 80.0 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 663 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

  • Guinea-Bissau generated 80.0 GWh of electricity in 2024.
  • Other fossil supplied 100.0% of Guinea-Bissau's electricity in 2024.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.0% of Guinea-Bissau's generation in 2024.
  • The carbon intensity of Guinea-Bissau's electricity was 663 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
  • Guinea-Bissau's carbon intensity in 2024 was 1% lower than in 2000, when it was 667 gCO2/kWh.
  • Guinea-Bissau had the 192nd highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.

Key Figures, 2024

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation80.0 GWh2024 · Ember
Electricity demand80.0 GWh2024 · Ember
Demand per person0.04 MWh2024 · Ember
Net imports0 TWh2024 · Ember
Carbon intensity663 gCO2/kWh2024 · Ember
Power sector emissions0.05 MtCO22024 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2024 data)192 of 1972024 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2024

SourceGenerationShare
Other fossil 80.0 GWh 100.0%

Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024
Guinea-Bissau electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2024 Guinea-Bissau's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2024, in GWh. In 2024 the largest sources were other fossil at 80.0 GWh. 0 20 40 60 80 20002005201020152020
Guinea-Bissau's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2024, in GWh. In 2024 the largest sources were other fossil at 80.0 GWh.
Annual statistics through 2024, GWh
Guinea-Bissau electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2024
YearOther fossil
200030.0 GWh
200120.0 GWh
200220.0 GWh
200320.0 GWh
200430.0 GWh
200530.0 GWh
200630.0 GWh
200730.0 GWh
200830.0 GWh
200930.0 GWh
201030.0 GWh
201130.0 GWh
201230.0 GWh
201320.0 GWh
201430.0 GWh
201560.0 GWh
201680.0 GWh
201780.0 GWh
201880.0 GWh
201980.0 GWh
202080.0 GWh
202180.0 GWh
202280.0 GWh
202380.0 GWh
202480.0 GWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon intensity
2024 80.0 GWh 80.0 GWh 663 gCO2/kWh
2023 80.0 GWh 80.0 GWh 663 gCO2/kWh
2022 80.0 GWh 80.0 GWh 663 gCO2/kWh
2021 80.0 GWh 80.0 GWh 663 gCO2/kWh
2020 80.0 GWh 80.0 GWh 663 gCO2/kWh
2019 80.0 GWh 80.0 GWh 663 gCO2/kWh
2018 80.0 GWh 80.0 GWh 663 gCO2/kWh
2017 80.0 GWh 80.0 GWh 663 gCO2/kWh
2016 80.0 GWh 80.0 GWh 663 gCO2/kWh
2015 60.0 GWh 60.0 GWh 650 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Guinea-Bissau, 2000 to 2024

Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.

Guinea-Bissau Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in Guinea-Bissau?

Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Guinea-Bissau in 2024, supplying 100.0% of generation. Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does Guinea-Bissau use?

Guinea-Bissau used 80.0 GWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.04 MWh per person.

How clean is Guinea-Bissau's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Guinea-Bissau emitted 663 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 0.0% of generation. That is 40% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.