Timor-Leste Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Timor-Leste generated 510 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Other fossil was the largest source at 100.0%. Demand was 510 GWh and each kWh generated emitted 667 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Timor-Leste generated 510 GWh of electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 100.0% of Timor-Leste's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.0% of Timor-Leste's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Timor-Leste's electricity was 667 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Timor-Leste's carbon intensity in 2024 was about the same as in 2003, at 667 gCO2/kWh.
- Timor-Leste had the 176th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 510 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 510 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.36 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 667 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.34 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 176 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other fossil | 510 GWh | 100.0% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2003 to 2024| Year | Other fossil |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 60.0 GWh |
| 2004 | 70.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 70.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 70.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 90.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 110 GWh |
| 2009 | 130 GWh |
| 2010 | 140 GWh |
| 2011 | 140 GWh |
| 2012 | 130 GWh |
| 2013 | 290 GWh |
| 2014 | 350 GWh |
| 2015 | 350 GWh |
| 2016 | 410 GWh |
| 2017 | 430 GWh |
| 2018 | 450 GWh |
| 2019 | 520 GWh |
| 2020 | 500 GWh |
| 2021 | 510 GWh |
| 2022 | 510 GWh |
| 2023 | 510 GWh |
| 2024 | 510 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 510 GWh | 510 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 510 GWh | 510 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 510 GWh | 510 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 510 GWh | 510 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 500 GWh | 500 GWh | 660 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 520 GWh | 520 GWh | 654 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 450 GWh | 450 GWh | 667 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 430 GWh | 430 GWh | 651 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 410 GWh | 410 GWh | 659 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 350 GWh | 350 GWh | 657 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Timor-Leste, 2003 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024. Ember's API does not cover Timor-Leste; these figures come from Ember's yearly data file.
Timor-Leste Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Timor-Leste?
Other fossil was the largest source of electricity in Timor-Leste in 2024, supplying 100.0% of generation. Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Timor-Leste use?
Timor-Leste used 510 GWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.36 MWh per person.
How clean is Timor-Leste's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Timor-Leste emitted 667 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 0.0% of generation. That is 41% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.