Tunisia Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Tunisia generated 22.3 TWh of electricity in 2025, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 94.9%, followed by solar (2.5%) and wind (1.5%). Demand was 24.9 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 560 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through December 2025; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Tunisia generated 22.3 TWh of electricity in 2025.
- Gas supplied 94.9% of Tunisia's electricity in 2025.
- Solar supplied 2.5% of Tunisia's electricity in 2025.
- Wind supplied 1.5% of Tunisia's electricity in 2025.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 4.0% of Tunisia's generation in 2025.
- The carbon intensity of Tunisia's electricity was 560 gCO2/kWh in 2025.
- Tunisia's carbon intensity in 2025 was 4% lower than in 2000, when it was 586 gCO2/kWh.
- Tunisia had the 64th highest electricity demand among the 93 countries with Ember data for 2025.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 22.3 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 24.9 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 2.02 MWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Net imports | 2.59 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 560 gCO2/kWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 12.5 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2025 data) | 64 of 93 | 2025 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2025
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 21.2 TWh | 94.9% |
| Solar | 560 GWh | 2.5% |
| Wind | 330 GWh | 1.5% |
| Other fossil | 230 GWh | 1.0% |
| Hydro | 10.0 GWh | 0.0% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Gas | Solar | Wind | Other fossil | Hydro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.28 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 1.23 TWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2001 | 10.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 1.12 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2002 | 10.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 1.20 TWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2003 | 11.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 100 GWh | 160 GWh |
| 2004 | 11.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 150 GWh | 150 GWh |
| 2005 | 12.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 210 GWh | 140 GWh |
| 2006 | 11.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 1.00 TWh | 90.0 GWh |
| 2007 | 12.2 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 1.46 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2008 | 13.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 720 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2009 | 14.6 TWh | 0 TWh | 100 GWh | 530 GWh | 80.0 GWh |
| 2010 | 15.7 TWh | 0 TWh | 140 GWh | 0 TWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2011 | 16.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 110 GWh | 10.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2012 | 17.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 200 GWh | 0 TWh | 110 GWh |
| 2013 | 17.6 TWh | 10.0 GWh | 360 GWh | 90.0 GWh | 60.0 GWh |
| 2014 | 18.0 TWh | 30.0 GWh | 510 GWh | 350 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2015 | 18.0 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 450 GWh | 910 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 19.0 TWh | 110 GWh | 470 GWh | 40.0 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 19.7 TWh | 130 GWh | 450 GWh | 270 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 20.0 TWh | 80.0 GWh | 450 GWh | 330 GWh | 20.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 21.0 TWh | 120 GWh | 500 GWh | 320 GWh | 70.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 20.5 TWh | 150 GWh | 470 GWh | 240 GWh | 50.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 21.0 TWh | 220 GWh | 430 GWh | 250 GWh | 30.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 20.5 TWh | 320 GWh | 320 GWh | 240 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 20.2 TWh | 490 GWh | 340 GWh | 210 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 20.2 TWh | 560 GWh | 370 GWh | 230 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2025 | 21.2 TWh | 560 GWh | 330 GWh | 230 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22.3 TWh | 24.9 TWh | 560 gCO2/kWh |
| 2024 | 21.4 TWh | 24.0 TWh | 558 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 21.3 TWh | 23.8 TWh | 561 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 21.4 TWh | 24.0 TWh | 566 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 21.9 TWh | 22.9 TWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 21.4 TWh | 20.8 TWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 22.0 TWh | 21.9 TWh | 565 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 20.9 TWh | 20.8 TWh | 568 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 20.6 TWh | 20.6 TWh | 566 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 19.6 TWh | 19.5 TWh | 564 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Tunisia, 2000 to 2025
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025.
Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through December 2025| Month | Demand | Generation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01 | 1.39 TWh | 1.39 TWh |
| 2024-02 | 1.24 TWh | 1.24 TWh |
| 2024-03 | 1.38 TWh | 1.38 TWh |
| 2024-04 | 1.29 TWh | 1.29 TWh |
| 2024-05 | 1.41 TWh | 1.41 TWh |
| 2024-06 | 1.71 TWh | 1.71 TWh |
| 2024-07 | 2.24 TWh | 2.24 TWh |
| 2024-08 | 2.29 TWh | 2.29 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 1.71 TWh | 1.71 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 1.40 TWh | 1.40 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 1.17 TWh | 1.17 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 1.37 TWh | 1.37 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 1.44 TWh | 1.44 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 1.24 TWh | 1.24 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 1.34 TWh | 1.34 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 1.29 TWh | 1.29 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 1.39 TWh | 1.39 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 1.90 TWh | 1.90 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 2.46 TWh | 2.46 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 2.26 TWh | 2.26 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 1.86 TWh | 1.86 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 1.47 TWh | 1.47 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 1.39 TWh | 1.39 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 1.50 TWh | 1.50 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of December 2025.
Tunisia Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Tunisia?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Tunisia in 2025, supplying 94.9% of generation, followed by solar (2.5%) and wind (1.5%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Tunisia use?
Tunisia used 24.9 TWh of electricity in 2025, about 2.02 MWh per person.
How clean is Tunisia's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Tunisia emitted 560 gCO2/kWh in 2025, and low carbon sources supplied 4.0% of generation. That is 22% above the world average of 459 gCO2/kWh.
Does Tunisia import electricity?
Yes. Tunisia imported 2.59 TWh more electricity than it exported in 2025.