Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Benin
Benin: Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables was 0.97 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Benin, 2000–2024
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Benin is 0.97 terawatt-hours, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 185.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Benin peaked at 1.11 terawatt-hours in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.05 terawatt-hours, in 2012.
That places Benin 135th out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Benin, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.08 terawatt-hours | — |
| 2001 | 0.06 terawatt-hours | -25.0% |
| 2002 | 0.06 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0.08 terawatt-hours | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 0.08 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 0.11 terawatt-hours | +37.5% |
| 2006 | 0.15 terawatt-hours | +36.4% |
| 2007 | 0.22 terawatt-hours | +46.7% |
| 2008 | 0.23 terawatt-hours | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 0.13 terawatt-hours | -43.5% |
| 2010 | 0.11 terawatt-hours | -15.4% |
| 2011 | 0.1 terawatt-hours | -9.1% |
| 2012 | 0.05 terawatt-hours | -50.0% |
| 2013 | 0.13 terawatt-hours | +160.0% |
| 2014 | 0.34 terawatt-hours | +161.5% |
| 2015 | 0.32 terawatt-hours | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 0.27 terawatt-hours | -15.6% |
| 2017 | 0.32 terawatt-hours | +18.5% |
| 2018 | 0.19 terawatt-hours | -40.6% |
| 2019 | 0.53 terawatt-hours | +178.9% |
| 2020 | 0.98 terawatt-hours | +84.9% |
| 2021 | 1.11 terawatt-hours | +13.3% |
| 2022 | 0.97 terawatt-hours | -12.6% |
| 2023 | 0.97 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.97 terawatt-hours | +0.0% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 0.97 terawatt-hours is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.44 terawatt-hours, 40% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Benin's 0.97 terawatt-hours is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.945 terawatt-hours, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.12 terawatt-hours | 0.06 terawatt-hours | 0.23 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.236 terawatt-hours | 0.05 terawatt-hours | 0.53 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 1 terawatt-hours | 0.97 terawatt-hours | 1.11 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More reference data data for Benin
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1979 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1562 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6635 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5244 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8505 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Benin?
- Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables in Benin was 0.97 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 1.11 terawatt-hours in 2021.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.05 terawatt-hours in 2012.
- How does Benin rank for electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables?
- Benin ranks 135th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from fossil fuels, nuclear and renewables. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Electricity generation from coal, oil, and gas, measured in terawatt-hours.