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Myanmar Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

Myanmar generated 21.7 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 46.1%, followed by hydro (46.1%) and coal (5.5%). Demand was 21.9 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 502 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

  • Myanmar generated 21.7 TWh of electricity in 2024.
  • Gas supplied 46.1% of Myanmar's electricity in 2024.
  • Hydro supplied 46.1% of Myanmar's electricity in 2024.
  • Coal supplied 5.5% of Myanmar's electricity in 2024.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 47.9% of Myanmar's generation in 2024.
  • The carbon intensity of Myanmar's electricity was 502 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
  • Myanmar's carbon intensity in 2024 was 12% lower than in 2000, when it was 570 gCO2/kWh.
  • Myanmar had the 79th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.

Key Figures, 2024

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation21.7 TWh2024 · Ember
Electricity demand21.9 TWh2024 · Ember
Demand per person0.40 MWh2024 · Ember
Net imports210 GWh2024 · Ember
Carbon intensity502 gCO2/kWh2024 · Ember
Power sector emissions10.9 MtCO22024 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2024 data)79 of 1972024 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2024

SourceGenerationShare
Gas 10.0 TWh 46.1%
Hydro 10.0 TWh 46.1%
Coal 1.20 TWh 5.5%
Bioenergy 270 GWh 1.2%
Other fossil 120 GWh 0.6%
Solar 120 GWh 0.6%

Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024
Myanmar electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2024 Myanmar's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2024, in TWh. In 2024 the largest sources were gas at 10.0 TWh, hydro at 10.0 TWh, coal at 1.20 TWh, bioenergy at 270 GWh, other fossil at 120 GWh. 0 4 8 11 15 20002005201020152020
Myanmar's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2024, in TWh. In 2024 the largest sources were gas at 10.0 TWh, hydro at 10.0 TWh, coal at 1.20 TWh, bioenergy at 270 GWh, other fossil at 120 GWh.
Annual statistics through 2024, TWh
Myanmar electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2024
YearGasHydroCoalBioenergyOther fossil
20002.54 TWh1.87 TWh0 TWh0 TWh690 GWh
20012.34 TWh1.80 TWh0 TWh0 TWh530 GWh
20022.29 TWh2.11 TWh640 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
20032.68 TWh2.08 TWh630 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
20042.76 TWh2.41 TWh410 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
20052.40 TWh3.00 TWh590 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
20062.03 TWh3.33 TWh790 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
20071.89 TWh3.62 TWh860 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
20081.90 TWh4.07 TWh610 GWh0 TWh40.0 GWh
20091.21 TWh5.26 TWh470 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
20101.76 TWh6.19 TWh640 GWh0 TWh30.0 GWh
20112.12 TWh7.52 TWh750 GWh0 TWh40.0 GWh
20122.38 TWh7.77 TWh770 GWh190 GWh50.0 GWh
20132.79 TWh8.82 TWh570 GWh210 GWh60.0 GWh
20144.98 TWh8.83 TWh290 GWh220 GWh60.0 GWh
20156.23 TWh9.40 TWh280 GWh210 GWh50.0 GWh
20168.05 TWh9.74 TWh10.0 GWh210 GWh60.0 GWh
20178.34 TWh10.9 TWh1.41 TWh230 GWh70.0 GWh
20187.43 TWh12.3 TWh1.54 TWh250 GWh80.0 GWh
20196.08 TWh10.5 TWh2.26 TWh260 GWh110 GWh
20206.99 TWh8.80 TWh2.46 TWh260 GWh190 GWh
20217.88 TWh9.51 TWh2.12 TWh260 GWh120 GWh
202211.5 TWh9.07 TWh2.17 TWh270 GWh110 GWh
202310.0 TWh9.43 TWh1.12 TWh270 GWh130 GWh
202410.0 TWh10.0 TWh1.20 TWh270 GWh120 GWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon intensity
2024 21.7 TWh 21.9 TWh 502 gCO2/kWh
2023 21.1 TWh 21.7 TWh 515 gCO2/kWh
2022 23.3 TWh 23.1 TWh 564 gCO2/kWh
2021 20.0 TWh 18.7 TWh 484 gCO2/kWh
2020 18.8 TWh 17.5 TWh 487 gCO2/kWh
2019 19.3 TWh 18.1 TWh 419 gCO2/kWh
2018 21.6 TWh 20.2 TWh 406 gCO2/kWh
2017 21.0 TWh 19.7 TWh 451 gCO2/kWh
2016 18.1 TWh 15.7 TWh 440 gCO2/kWh
2015 16.2 TWh 16.2 TWh 399 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Myanmar, 2000 to 2024

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

Myanmar Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in Myanmar?

Gas was the largest source of electricity in Myanmar in 2024, supplying 46.1% of generation, followed by hydro (46.1%) and coal (5.5%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does Myanmar use?

Myanmar used 21.9 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.40 MWh per person.

How clean is Myanmar's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Myanmar emitted 502 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 47.9% of generation. That is 6% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.

Does Myanmar import electricity?

Yes. Myanmar imported 210 GWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.