Turkmenistan Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Turkmenistan generated 33.0 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Gas was the largest source at 100.0%, followed by hydro (0.0%). Demand was 24.0 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 1,306 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Turkmenistan generated 33.0 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 100.0% of Turkmenistan's electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 0.0% of Turkmenistan's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 0.0% of Turkmenistan's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Turkmenistan's electricity was 1,306 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Turkmenistan's carbon intensity in 2024 was about the same as in 2000, at 1,306 gCO2/kWh.
- Turkmenistan had the 75th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 33.0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 24.0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 3.20 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | -9.00 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 1,306 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 43.1 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 75 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Gas | Hydro |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.85 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 10.6 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 10.7 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 10.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 11.9 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 12.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 13.7 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 14.9 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 15.0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 16.0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 16.7 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 17.2 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 17.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 18.9 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 20.4 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 22.5 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2016 | 22.5 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2017 | 23.9 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2018 | 25.4 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2019 | 22.5 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2020 | 25.8 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2021 | 28.4 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 32.6 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 32.6 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 33.0 TWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.0 TWh | 24.0 TWh | 1,306 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 32.6 TWh | 23.6 TWh | 1,306 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 32.6 TWh | 23.6 TWh | 1,306 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 28.4 TWh | 25.2 TWh | 1,306 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 25.8 TWh | 22.6 TWh | 1,307 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 22.5 TWh | 19.3 TWh | 1,307 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 25.4 TWh | 22.2 TWh | 1,307 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 23.9 TWh | 20.7 TWh | 1,307 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 22.5 TWh | 19.3 TWh | 1,307 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 22.5 TWh | 19.3 TWh | 1,307 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Turkmenistan, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Turkmenistan Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Turkmenistan?
Gas was the largest source of electricity in Turkmenistan in 2024, supplying 100.0% of generation, followed by hydro (0.0%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Turkmenistan use?
Turkmenistan used 24.0 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 3.20 MWh per person.
How clean is Turkmenistan's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Turkmenistan emitted 1,306 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 0.0% of generation. That is 177% above the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.
Does Turkmenistan import electricity?
No. Turkmenistan was a net exporter in 2024, exporting 9.00 TWh more than it imported.