Africa Electricity Supply (2024)

Africa’s electricity generation is projected at 931 TWh in 2024. Gas leads the mix at 44.1%, followed by coal at 25.0%. Renewables, including hydro and solar, contribute 23.7%. Other non-renewables account for 6.1%, while nuclear represents a small share at 0.9%. While fossil fuels still dominate, renewable energy investment is expanding to improve energy access and sustainability.

Electricity Supply and TWh

Electricity supply is the total energy generated for use in homes, businesses, and industries. It is measured in terawatt-hours (TWh), with 1 TWh equaling one trillion watt-hours. Different sources—coal, gas, nuclear, and renewables—contribute to the mix, varying by region and policy.

Regional and Country Groupings

Africa – Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, United Republic of Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and other African countries and territories.