Sao Tome and Principe Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Sao Tome and Principe generated 90.0 GWh of electricity in 2023, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 88.9%, followed by hydro (11.1%). Demand was 90.0 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 589 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2023; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Sao Tome and Principe generated 90.0 GWh of electricity in 2023.
- Other fossil supplied 88.9% of Sao Tome and Principe's electricity in 2023.
- Hydro supplied 11.1% of Sao Tome and Principe's electricity in 2023.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 11.1% of Sao Tome and Principe's generation in 2023.
- The carbon intensity of Sao Tome and Principe's electricity was 589 gCO2/kWh in 2023.
- Sao Tome and Principe's carbon intensity in 2023 was 36% higher than in 2000, when it was 433 gCO2/kWh.
- Sao Tome and Principe had the 202nd highest electricity demand among the 213 countries with Ember data for 2023.
Key Figures, 2023
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 90.0 GWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 90.0 GWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.39 MWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 589 gCO2/kWh | 2023 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.05 MtCO2 | 2023 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2023 data) | 202 of 213 | 2023 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2023
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 80.0 GWh | 88.9% |
| Hydro | 10.0 GWh | 11.1% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2023| Year | Other fossil | Hydro |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 20.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 30.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 40.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 50.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 60.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 70.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 60.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 70.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 90.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 100 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 100 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2018 | 100 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2019 | 100 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 100 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 100 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 80.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 589 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 90.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 589 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 110 GWh | 110 GWh | 600 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 110 GWh | 110 GWh | 600 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 110 GWh | 110 GWh | 600 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 100 GWh | 100 GWh | 660 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 100 GWh | 100 GWh | 660 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 110 GWh | 110 GWh | 600 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 100 GWh | 100 GWh | 590 gCO2/kWh |
| 2014 | 80.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh | 575 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Sao Tome and Principe, 2000 to 2023
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2023.
Sao Tome and Principe Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Sao Tome and Principe?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Sao Tome and Principe in 2023, supplying 88.9% of generation, followed by hydro (11.1%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Sao Tome and Principe use?
Sao Tome and Principe used 90.0 GWh of electricity in 2023, about 0.39 MWh per person.
How clean is Sao Tome and Principe's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Sao Tome and Principe emitted 589 gCO2/kWh in 2023, and low carbon sources supplied 11.1% of generation. That is 22% above the world average of 484 gCO2/kWh.