Togo Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Togo generated 710 GWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 70.4%, followed by solar (18.3%) and hydro (11.3%). Demand was 2.21 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 421 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Togo generated 710 GWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 70.4% of Togo's electricity in 2024.
- Solar supplied 18.3% of Togo's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 11.3% of Togo's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 29.6% of Togo's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Togo's electricity was 421 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Togo's carbon intensity in 2024 was 38% higher than in 2000, when it was 306 gCO2/kWh.
- Togo had the 150th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 710 GWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 2.21 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 0.23 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 1.50 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 421 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 0.30 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 150 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Solar | Hydro |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 100 GWh |
| 2001 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 120 GWh |
| 2004 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2005 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2006 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 110 GWh |
| 2010 | 0 TWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 100 GWh |
| 2012 | 80.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2013 | 70.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 120 GWh |
| 2015 | 180 GWh | 0 TWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 30.0 GWh | 0 TWh | 200 GWh |
| 2017 | 130 GWh | 0 TWh | 210 GWh |
| 2018 | 210 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 200 GWh |
| 2019 | 460 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 120 GWh |
| 2020 | 460 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 480 GWh | 70.0 GWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 650 GWh | 100 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 520 GWh | 110 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 500 GWh | 130 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 710 GWh | 2.21 TWh | 421 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 710 GWh | 2.25 TWh | 437 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 900 GWh | 2.03 TWh | 479 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 710 GWh | 1.51 TWh | 466 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 610 GWh | 1.42 TWh | 508 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 610 GWh | 1.45 TWh | 466 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 600 GWh | 1.48 TWh | 410 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 810 GWh | 1.55 TWh | 481 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 940 GWh | 1.69 TWh | 520 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 440 GWh | 1.01 TWh | 541 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Togo, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Togo Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Togo?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Togo in 2024, supplying 70.4% of generation, followed by solar (18.3%) and hydro (11.3%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Togo use?
Togo used 2.21 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 0.23 MWh per person.
How clean is Togo's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Togo emitted 421 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 29.6% of generation. That is 11% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Togo import electricity?
Yes. Togo imported 1.50 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2024.