Belize Electricity Mix
Belize generated 87.2% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2024, above the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 170 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2024 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in Belize comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 87.2% of the electricity generated in Belize in 2024. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 69.2% in 2000. That ranks Belize 24th of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Hydro is the largest source of electricity in Belize, at 51.1% of generation, followed by bioenergy at 34.0% and oil at 12.8%. Fossil fuels together supplied 12.8%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in Belize emitted about 170 grams of CO₂ in 2024, 63% below the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 1,702 kg of CO₂ from electricity.
This is an estimate based on the generation mix. For a formal carbon report, use the grid factor published by the national energy or environment agency. Our guide to emission factors explains the difference.
How Belize compares
Countries closest to Belize when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of Belize.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | New Zealand | 88.5% | 88.5% | 93 |
| 23 | Zambia | 87.5% | 87.5% | 120 |
| 24 | Belize | 87.2% | 87.2% | 170 |
| 25 | Afghanistan | 86.9% | 86.9% | 131 |
| 26 | Brazil | 86.6% | 88.7% | 110 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in Belize is renewable?
87.2% in 2024. That is up from 69.2% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 87.2% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in Belize?
Hydro is the largest source of electricity in Belize, at 51.1% of generation, followed by bioenergy at 34.0% and oil at 12.8%.
How clean is electricity in Belize?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 170 grams of CO₂ in 2024, 63% below the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in Belize?
The renewable share has risen by 18.0 percentage points, from 69.2% in 2000 to 87.2% in 2024.
About the data. Shares are percentages of the electricity generated inside the country in a year. Renewables are hydro, wind, solar, bioenergy and other renewable sources. Low-carbon adds nuclear. The latest year differs between countries and is shown on each page. Carbon intensity is an estimate of the CO₂ emitted per kilowatt-hour generated, including emissions over the life of each power source.
Source: Ember and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy, processed by Our World in Data and used under the CC BY 4.0 licence.
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