Nigeria Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Nigeria generated 41.5 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 68.7%, followed by hydro (30.9%) and solar (0.3%). Demand was 39.2 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 456 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through April 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Nigeria generated 41.5 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 68.7% of Nigeria's electricity in 2025.
- Hydro supplied 30.9% of Nigeria's electricity in 2025.
- Solar supplied 0.3% of Nigeria's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 31.3% of Nigeria's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Nigeria's electricity was 456 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Nigeria's carbon intensity in 2025 was 11% higher than in 2000, when it was 412 gCO2/kWh.
- Nigeria had the 55th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 41.5 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 39.2 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.17 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | -2.30 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 456 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 18.9 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 55 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Gas | Hydro | Solar | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.10 TWh | 5.63 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 9.55 TWh | 5.91 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 13.3 TWh | 8.23 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 12.7 TWh | 7.45 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 16.2 TWh | 8.11 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 15.8 TWh | 7.77 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 16.9 TWh | 6.26 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 16.8 TWh | 6.23 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 15.4 TWh | 5.72 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 15.3 TWh | 4.53 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 19.8 TWh | 6.37 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 21.2 TWh | 5.88 TWh | 0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 23.1 TWh | 5.66 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 23.6 TWh | 5.33 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 26.9 TWh | 5.35 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 26.7 TWh | 6.42 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 28.3 TWh | 8.15 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 24.4 TWh | 7.75 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 28.9 TWh | 7.70 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 28.0 TWh | 8.43 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 30.2 TWh | 7.69 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 31.1 TWh | 7.94 TWh | 100 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 28.6 TWh | 9.23 TWh | 100 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 31.6 TWh | 9.11 TWh | 110 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 28.2 TWh | 9.20 TWh | 130 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2025 | 28.5 TWh | 12.8 TWh | 130 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41.5 TWh | 39.2 TWh | 456 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 37.6 TWh | 35.3 TWh | 496 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 40.9 TWh | 38.6 TWh | 510 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 38.0 TWh | 35.6 TWh | 497 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 39.2 TWh | 36.1 TWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 38.0 TWh | 35.0 TWh | 523 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 36.5 TWh | 34.1 TWh | 506 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 36.7 TWh | 33.7 TWh | 520 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 32.2 TWh | 29.8 TWh | 500 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 36.5 TWh | 34.6 TWh | 511 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Nigeria, 2000 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through April 2026| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05 | 2.64 TWh | 2.64 TWh |
| 2024-06 | 2.29 TWh | 2.29 TWh |
| 2024-07 | 2.60 TWh | 2.60 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 2.64 TWh | 2.64 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 2.81 TWh | 2.81 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 2.53 TWh | 2.53 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 2.59 TWh | 2.59 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 2.81 TWh | 2.81 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 2.92 TWh | 2.92 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 2.83 TWh | 2.83 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 3.37 TWh | 3.37 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 2.95 TWh | 2.95 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 3.14 TWh | 3.14 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 2.27 TWh | 2.27 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 2.84 TWh | 2.84 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 2.91 TWh | 2.91 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 2.81 TWh | 2.81 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 3.04 TWh | 3.04 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 3.23 TWh | 3.23 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 3.13 TWh | 3.13 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 3.07 TWh | 3.07 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 2.64 TWh | 2.64 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 2.71 TWh | 2.71 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 2.52 TWh | 2.52 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of April 2026.
Nigeria Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Nigeria?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Nigeria in 2025, supplying 68.7% of generation, followed by hydro (30.9%) and solar (0.3%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Nigeria use?
Nigeria used 39.2 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 0.17 MWh per person.
How clean is Nigeria's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Nigeria emitted 456 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 31.3% of generation. That is close to the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Nigeria import electricity?
No. Nigeria was a net exporter in 2025, exporting 2.30 TWh more than it imported.