Venezuela Electricity: Generation Mix, Demand and Emissions
Venezuela generated 80.1 TWh of electricity in 2024, according to Ember. Hydro was the largest source at 91.1%, followed by gas (4.5%) and other fossil (4.4%). Demand was 80.1 TWh and each kWh generated emitted 86 gCO2/kWh. These are annual statistics for 2024; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Venezuela generated 80.1 TWh of electricity in 2024.
- Hydro supplied 91.1% of Venezuela's electricity in 2024.
- Gas supplied 4.5% of Venezuela's electricity in 2024.
- Other fossil supplied 4.4% of Venezuela's electricity in 2024.
- Low carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) supplied 91.1% of Venezuela's generation in 2024.
- The carbon intensity of Venezuela's electricity was 86 gCO2/kWh in 2024.
- Venezuela's carbon intensity in 2024 was 60% lower than in 2000, when it was 213 gCO2/kWh.
- Venezuela had the 44th highest electricity demand among the 197 countries with Ember data for 2024.
Key Figures, 2024
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Total generation | 80.1 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Electricity demand | 80.1 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand per person | 2.82 MWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Net imports | 0 TWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Carbon intensity | 86 gCO2/kWh | 2024 · Ember |
| Power sector emissions | 6.88 MtCO2 | 2024 · Ember |
| Demand rank (countries with 2024 data) | 44 of 197 | 2024 · Ember |
Generation Mix, 2024
| Source | Generation | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hydro | 73.0 TWh | 91.1% |
| Gas | 3.60 TWh | 4.5% |
| Other fossil | 3.50 TWh | 4.4% |
| Wind | 20.0 GWh | 0.0% |
| Solar | 10.0 GWh | 0.0% |
Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2024| Year | Hydro | Gas | Other fossil | Wind | Solar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 62.9 TWh | 14.5 TWh | 7.90 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2001 | 60.4 TWh | 19.7 TWh | 9.99 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2002 | 59.5 TWh | 19.0 TWh | 13.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2003 | 60.5 TWh | 16.2 TWh | 15.3 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2004 | 70.1 TWh | 16.1 TWh | 12.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2005 | 77.2 TWh | 14.3 TWh | 13.8 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2006 | 81.6 TWh | 14.9 TWh | 13.9 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2007 | 83.1 TWh | 18.0 TWh | 13.1 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2008 | 86.8 TWh | 17.5 TWh | 15.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2009 | 86.0 TWh | 18.1 TWh | 15.5 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2010 | 76.8 TWh | 19.0 TWh | 18.0 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2011 | 83.7 TWh | 16.9 TWh | 17.4 TWh | 0 TWh | 0 TWh |
| 2012 | 82.0 TWh | 26.6 TWh | 19.6 TWh | 50.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2013 | 83.5 TWh | 33.0 TWh | 18.5 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2014 | 64.3 TWh | 32.9 TWh | 17.9 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 0 TWh |
| 2015 | 74.9 TWh | 32.7 TWh | 19.9 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2016 | 63.0 TWh | 36.0 TWh | 17.9 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2017 | 60.5 TWh | 26.0 TWh | 17.2 TWh | 90.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2018 | 58.2 TWh | 25.0 TWh | 16.6 TWh | 40.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2019 | 49.6 TWh | 21.3 TWh | 14.1 TWh | 60.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2020 | 62.5 TWh | 11.7 TWh | 6.31 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2021 | 65.7 TWh | 11.8 TWh | 5.44 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2022 | 64.5 TWh | 12.1 TWh | 5.71 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2023 | 65.0 TWh | 3.69 TWh | 3.26 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| 2024 | 73.0 TWh | 3.60 TWh | 3.50 TWh | 20.0 GWh | 10.0 GWh |
| Year | Generation | Demand | Carbon intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 80.1 TWh | 80.1 TWh | 86 gCO2/kWh |
| 2023 | 72.0 TWh | 72.0 TWh | 92 gCO2/kWh |
| 2022 | 82.4 TWh | 82.4 TWh | 180 gCO2/kWh |
| 2021 | 82.9 TWh | 82.9 TWh | 174 gCO2/kWh |
| 2020 | 80.5 TWh | 79.9 TWh | 185 gCO2/kWh |
| 2019 | 85.2 TWh | 84.3 TWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2018 | 99.7 TWh | 98.7 TWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2017 | 104 TWh | 103 TWh | 321 gCO2/kWh |
| 2016 | 117 TWh | 116 TWh | 357 gCO2/kWh |
| 2015 | 128 TWh | 127 TWh | 319 gCO2/kWh |
Full year by year history for Venezuela, 2000 to 2024
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2024.
Venezuela Electricity FAQ
What is the main source of electricity in Venezuela?
Hydro was the largest source of electricity in Venezuela in 2024, supplying 91.1% of generation, followed by gas (4.5%) and other fossil (4.4%). Figures are Ember annual statistics.
How much electricity does Venezuela use?
Venezuela used 80.1 TWh of electricity in 2024, about 2.82 MWh per person.
How clean is Venezuela's electricity?
Generating a kilowatt hour of electricity in Venezuela emitted 86 gCO2/kWh in 2024, and low carbon sources supplied 91.1% of generation. That is 82% below the world average of 472 gCO2/kWh.