Nepal Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Nepal generated 11.1 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 98.8%, followed by solar (1.1%) and wind (0.1%). Demand was 11.0 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 24 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Nepal generated 11.1 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 98.8% of Nepal's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 1.1% of Nepal's electricity in 2024.
- Wind supplied 0.1% of Nepal's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 100.0% of Nepal's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Nepal's electricity was 24 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Nepal's carbon intensity in 2024 was 32% lower than in 2000, when it was 35 gCO2/kWh.
- Nepal had the 109th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 11.1 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 11.0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.37 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | -100 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 24 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.27 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 109 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Hydro | Solar | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.62 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 1.83 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 2.10 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 2.26 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 2.38 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 2.49 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 2.71 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 2.76 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 2.78 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 3.07 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 3.17 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 3.45 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 3.50 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 3.47 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 3.77 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 3.43 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 4.15 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 4.49 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 4.75 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 6.06 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 6.09 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 9.53 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 10.6 TWh | 100 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 10.6 TWh | 100 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 11.0 TWh | 120 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.1 TWh | 11.0 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 10.7 TWh | 10.7 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 10.7 TWh | 11.2 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 9.63 TWh | 10.7 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 6.18 TWh | 8.95 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 6.15 TWh | 7.77 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 4.84 TWh | 7.62 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 4.58 TWh | 7.16 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 4.18 TWh | 6.35 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 3.46 TWh | 5.23 TWh | 24 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Nepal, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Nepal Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Nepal?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Nepal in 2024, supplying 98.8% of generation, followed by solar (1.1%) and wind (0.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Nepal use?
Nepal used 11.0 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.37 MWh per person.
How clean is Nepal's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Nepal emitted 24 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 100.0% of generation. That is 95% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Nepal import electricity?
No. Nepal was a net exporter in 2024, exporting 100 GWh more than it imported.