Central African Republic Electricity Mix
The Central African Republic generated 100% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2023, above the world average of 33.8%.
Data year 2023 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in the Central African Republic comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 100% of the electricity generated in the Central African Republic in 2023. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 80.0% in 2000. That ranks the Central African Republic 3rd of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Hydro is the largest source of electricity in the Central African Republic, at 100% of generation. Fossil fuels together supplied 0%.
How the Central African Republic compares
Countries closest to the Central African Republic when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of the Central African Republic.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albania | 100% | 100% | 25 |
| 2 | Bhutan | 100% | 100% | 24 |
| 3 | Central African Republic | 100% | 100% | – |
| 4 | Costa Rica | 100% | 100% | 24 |
| 5 | Democratic Republic of Congo | 100% | 100% | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in the Central African Republic is renewable?
100% in 2023. That is up from 80.0% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 100% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in the Central African Republic?
Hydro is the largest source of electricity in the Central African Republic, at 100% of generation.
Is renewable electricity growing in the Central African Republic?
The renewable share has risen by 20.0 percentage points, from 80.0% in 2000 to 100% in 2023.
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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