Senegal Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Senegal generated 7.63 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 78.6%, followed by solar (8.9%) and wind (5.4%). Demand was 8.13 TWh 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
- Senegal generated 7.63 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 78.6% of Senegal's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 8.9% of Senegal's electricity in 2024.
- Wind supplied 5.4% of Senegal's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 19.8% of Senegal's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Senegal's electricity was 540 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Senegal's carbon intensity in 2024 was 16% lower than in 2000, when it was 643 gCO2/kWh.
- Senegal had the 115th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 7.63 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 8.13 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.44 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 500 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 540 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 4.12 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 115 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Other fossil | Solar | Wind | Hydro | Bioenergy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.44 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 1.73 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 1.81 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 190 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 1.90 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 330 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 2.00 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 290 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 2.28 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 260 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 2.31 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 230 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 2.53 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 180 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 2.64 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 230 GWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 2.71 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 240 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 2.83 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 250 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 2.90 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 250 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 3.14 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 290 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 3.29 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 310 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 3.65 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 310 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 3.76 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 330 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 3.88 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 360 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 3.82 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 360 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 3.71 TWh | 250 GWh | 0 TWh | 360 GWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 4.22 TWh | 330 GWh | 20.0 GWh | 310 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2020 | 4.84 TWh | 380 GWh | 220 GWh | 310 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2021 | 4.89 TWh | 540 GWh | 400 GWh | 310 GWh | 100 GWh |
| 2022 | 5.26 TWh | 590 GWh | 400 GWh | 310 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2023 | 6.70 TWh | 590 GWh | 380 GWh | 310 GWh | 110 GWh |
| 2024 | 6.00 TWh | 680 GWh | 410 GWh | 310 GWh | 110 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.63 TWh | 8.13 TWh | 540 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 8.20 TWh | 8.74 TWh | 557 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 7.16 TWh | 7.65 TWh | 551 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 6.66 TWh | 6.97 TWh | 546 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 6.06 TWh | 6.42 TWh | 563 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 5.82 TWh | 6.14 TWh | 608 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 4.94 TWh | 5.26 TWh | 595 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 4.72 TWh | 5.05 TWh | 608 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 4.78 TWh | 5.14 TWh | 625 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 4.44 TWh | 4.77 TWh | 619 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Senegal, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Senegal Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Senegal?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Senegal in 2024, supplying 78.6% of generation, followed by solar (8.9%) and wind (5.4%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Senegal use?
Senegal used 8.13 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.44 MWh per person.
How clean is Senegal's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Senegal emitted 540 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 19.8% of generation. That is 14% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Senegal import electricity?
Yes. Senegal imported 500 GWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.