Kiribati Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Kiribati generated 40.0 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 75.0%, followed by solar (25.0%). Demand was 40.0 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 500 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Kiribati generated 40.0 GWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 75.0% of Kiribati's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 25.0% of Kiribati's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 25.0% of Kiribati's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Kiribati's electricity was 500 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Kiribati's carbon intensity in 2024 was 29% lower than in 2000, when it was 700 gCO2/kWh.
- Kiribati had the 195th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 40.0 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 40.0 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.30 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 500 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.02 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 195 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 30.0 GWh | 75.0% |
| Solar | 10.0 GWh | 25.0% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2018 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2019 | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 30.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 30.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 30.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 30.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Kiribati, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Kiribati Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Kiribati?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Kiribati in 2024, supplying 75.0% of generation, followed by solar (25.0%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Kiribati use?
Kiribati used 40.0 GWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.30 MWh per person.
How clean is Kiribati's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Kiribati emitted 500 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 25.0% of generation. That is 6% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.