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Panama Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions

Panama generated 13.4 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 53.1%, followed by gas (20.9%) and other fossil (7.5%). Demand was 13.3 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 220 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.

Key Facts

  • Panama generated 13.4 TWh of electricity in 2024.
  • Hydro supplied 53.1% of Panama's electricity in 2024.
  • Gas supplied 20.9% of Panama's electricity in 2024.
  • Other fossil supplied 7.5% of Panama's electricity in 2024.
  • Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 68.0% of Panama's generation in 2024.
  • The carbon intensity of Panama's electricity was 220 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
  • Panama's carbon intensity in 2024 was 4% higher than in 2000, when it was 213 gCO2/kWh.
  • Panama had the 101st highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.

Key Figures, 2024

MeasureValueAs of / source
Total generation13.4 TWh2024 · Ember
Electricity demand13.3 TWh2024 · Ember
Demand per person2.94 MWh2024 · Ember
Net imports-140 GWh2024 · Ember
Carbon intensity220 gCO2/kWh2024 · Ember
Power sector emissions2.96 MtCO22024 · Ember
Demand rank (countries with 2024 data)101 of 1972024 · Ember

Generation Mix, 2024

SourceGenerationShare
Hydro 7.13 TWh 53.1%
Gas 2.80 TWh 20.9%
Other fossil 1.00 TWh 7.5%
Solar 990 GWh 7.4%
Wind 960 GWh 7.2%
Coal 500 GWh 3.7%
Bioenergy 50.0 GWh 0.4%

Year by Year

Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024
Panama electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2024 Panama's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2024, in GWh. In 2024 the largest sources were hydro at 7.13 TWh, gas at 2.80 TWh, other fossil at 1.00 TWh, solar at 990 GWh, wind at 960 GWh. 0 2,500 5,000 7,500 10,000 20002005201020152020
Panama's electricity generation by main source from 2000 to 2024, in GWh. In 2024 the largest sources were hydro at 7.13 TWh, gas at 2.80 TWh, other fossil at 1.00 TWh, solar at 990 GWh, wind at 960 GWh.
Annual statistics through 2024, GWh
Panama electricity generation by source, 2000 to 2024
YearHydroGasOther fossilSolarWind
20003.42 TWh0 TWh1.45 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20012.50 TWh0 TWh2.60 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20023.40 TWh0 TWh1.87 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20032.82 TWh0 TWh2.73 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20043.78 TWh0 TWh1.96 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20053.72 TWh0 TWh2.08 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20063.58 TWh0 TWh2.38 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20073.71 TWh0 TWh2.73 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20083.97 TWh0 TWh2.44 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20093.90 TWh0 TWh2.99 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20104.19 TWh0 TWh3.17 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20114.10 TWh0 TWh3.25 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20125.39 TWh0 TWh2.52 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20135.15 TWh0 TWh3.09 TWh0 TWh0 TWh
20145.03 TWh0 TWh3.42 TWh10.0 GWh120 GWh
20156.26 TWh0 TWh2.86 TWh20.0 GWh420 GWh
20166.52 TWh0 TWh2.97 TWh70.0 GWh630 GWh
20177.25 TWh0 TWh2.94 TWh160 GWh490 GWh
20187.86 TWh620 GWh1.39 TWh230 GWh590 GWh
20195.10 TWh2.81 TWh1.62 TWh290 GWh720 GWh
20207.35 TWh1.40 TWh650 GWh320 GWh580 GWh
20218.34 TWh1.59 TWh530 GWh590 GWh530 GWh
20228.12 TWh1.42 TWh870 GWh700 GWh580 GWh
20236.15 TWh2.79 TWh1.91 TWh870 GWh890 GWh
20247.13 TWh2.80 TWh1.00 TWh990 GWh960 GWh
YearGenerationDemandCarbon intensity
2024 13.4 TWh 13.3 TWh 220 gCO2/kWh
2023 13.1 TWh 13.0 TWh 266 gCO2/kWh
2022 12.3 TWh 11.9 TWh 170 gCO2/kWh
2021 12.1 TWh 11.7 TWh 161 gCO2/kWh
2020 10.9 TWh 10.5 TWh 181 gCO2/kWh
2019 11.6 TWh 11.3 TWh 325 gCO2/kWh
2018 11.2 TWh 10.9 TWh 170 gCO2/kWh
2017 11.0 TWh 10.7 TWh 206 gCO2/kWh
2016 10.9 TWh 10.5 TWh 248 gCO2/kWh
2015 10.3 TWh 10.2 TWh 258 gCO2/kWh

Full year by year history for Panama, 2000 to 2024

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

Panama Electricity FAQ

What is the main source of electricity in Panama?

Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Panama in 2024, supplying 53.1% of generation, followed by gas (20.9%) and other fossil (7.5%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.

How much electricity does Panama use?

Panama used 13.3 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 2.94 MWh per person.

How clean is Panama's electricity?

Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Panama emitted 220 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 68.0% of generation. That is 53% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.

Does Panama import electricity?

No. Panama was a net exporter in 2024, exporting 140 GWh more than it imported.