Nauru Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Nauru generated 50.0 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 80.0%, followed by solar (20.0%). Demand was 50.0 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
- Nauru generated 50.0 GWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 80.0% of Nauru's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 20.0% of Nauru's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 20.0% of Nauru's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Nauru's electricity was 540 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Nauru's carbon intensity in 2024 was 19% lower than in 2000, when it was 667 gCO2/kWh.
- Nauru had the 194th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 50.0 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 50.0 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 4.19 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 540 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.03 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 194 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 40.0 GWh | 80.0% |
| Solar | 10.0 GWh | 20.0% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Solar |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 20.0 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 | 20.0 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 | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2019 | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2020 | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2021 | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2022 | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2023 | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2024 | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh | 540 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 650 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 40.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 650 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 Nauru, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Nauru Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Nauru?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Nauru in 2024, supplying 80.0% of generation, followed by solar (20.0%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Nauru use?
Nauru used 50.0 GWh of electricity in 2024, about 4.19 MWh per person.
How clean is Nauru's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Nauru emitted 540 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 20.0% of generation. That is 14% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.