Haiti Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Haiti generated 860 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 81.4%, followed by hydro (18.6%). Demand was 860 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 540 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Haiti generated 860 GWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 81.4% of Haiti's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 18.6% of Haiti's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 18.6% of Haiti's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Haiti's electricity was 540 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Haiti's carbon intensity in 2024 was 64% higher than in 2000, when it was 330 gCO2/kWh.
- Haiti had the 162nd highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 860 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 860 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.07 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 540 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.46 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 162 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 700 GWh | 81.4% |
| Hydro | 160 GWh | 18.6% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Hydro |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 260 GWh | 280 GWh |
| 2001 | 310 GWh | 280 GWh |
| 2002 | 290 GWh | 260 GWh |
| 2003 | 280 GWh | 250 GWh |
| 2004 | 290 GWh | 260 GWh |
| 2005 | 290 GWh | 260 GWh |
| 2006 | 300 GWh | 270 GWh |
| 2007 | 310 GWh | 150 GWh |
| 2008 | 310 GWh | 180 GWh |
| 2009 | 510 GWh | 200 GWh |
| 2010 | 510 GWh | 170 GWh |
| 2011 | 870 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2012 | 880 GWh | 220 GWh |
| 2013 | 910 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2014 | 940 GWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 950 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 1.01 TWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 930 GWh | 130 GWh |
| 2018 | 850 GWh | 190 GWh |
| 2019 | 890 GWh | 170 GWh |
| 2020 | 880 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2021 | 900 GWh | 130 GWh |
| 2022 | 820 GWh | 190 GWh |
| 2023 | 660 GWh | 190 GWh |
| 2024 | 700 GWh | 160 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 860 GWh | 860 GWh | 540 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 850 GWh | 850 GWh | 516 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 1.01 TWh | 1.01 TWh | 539 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 1.03 TWh | 1.03 TWh | 578 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 1.02 TWh | 1.02 TWh | 571 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 1.06 TWh | 1.06 TWh | 557 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 1.04 TWh | 1.04 TWh | 542 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 1.06 TWh | 1.06 TWh | 580 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 1.08 TWh | 1.08 TWh | 617 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 1.03 TWh | 1.03 TWh | 609 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Haiti, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Haiti Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Haiti?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Haiti in 2024, supplying 81.4% of generation, followed by hydro (18.6%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Haiti use?
Haiti used 860 GWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.07 MWh per person.
How clean is Haiti's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Haiti emitted 540 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 18.6% of generation. That is 14% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.