French Guiana Electricity Mix
French Guiana generated 65.3% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2023, above the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 245 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2023 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in French Guiana comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 65.3% of the electricity generated in French Guiana in 2023. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is down from 89.1% in 2000. That ranks French Guiana 51st of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Hydro is the largest source of electricity in French Guiana, at 53.1% of generation, followed by oil at 34.7% and solar at 6.1%. Fossil fuels together supplied 34.7%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in French Guiana emitted about 245 grams of CO₂ in 2023, 47% below the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 2,449 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 French Guiana compares
Countries closest to French Guiana when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Switzerland | 67.8% | 97.7% | 39 |
| 50 | Chile | 66.4% | 66.4% | 289 |
| 51 | French Guiana | 65.3% | 65.3% | 245 |
| 52 | Canada | 63.9% | 77.0% | 191 |
| 53 | Peru | 63.6% | 63.6% | 238 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in French Guiana is renewable?
65.3% in 2023. That is down from 89.1% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 65.3% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in French Guiana?
Hydro is the largest source of electricity in French Guiana, at 53.1% of generation, followed by oil at 34.7% and solar at 6.1%.
How clean is electricity in French Guiana?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 245 grams of CO₂ in 2023, 47% below the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in French Guiana?
The renewable share has fallen by 23.8 percentage points, from 89.1% in 2000 to 65.3% 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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