Jordan Electricity Mix
Jordan generated 24.1% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2024, below the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 530 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2024 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in Jordan comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 24.1% of the electricity generated in Jordan in 2024. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 0.5% in 2000. That ranks Jordan 117th of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Gas is the largest source of electricity in Jordan, at 62.0% of generation, followed by solar at 16.6% and oil at 13.9%. Fossil fuels together supplied 75.9%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in Jordan emitted about 530 grams of CO₂ in 2024, 16% above the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 5,298 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 Jordan compares
Countries closest to Jordan when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of Jordan.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | Kiribati | 25.0% | 25.0% | 500 |
| 116 | Vanuatu | 25.0% | 25.0% | 500 |
| 117 | Jordan | 24.1% | 24.1% | 530 |
| 118 | India | 24.1% | 26.7% | 670 |
| 119 | Morocco | 24.0% | 24.0% | 596 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in Jordan is renewable?
24.1% in 2024. That is up from 0.5% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 24.1% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in Jordan?
Gas is the largest source of electricity in Jordan, at 62.0% of generation, followed by solar at 16.6% and oil at 13.9%.
How clean is electricity in Jordan?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 530 grams of CO₂ in 2024, 16% above the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in Jordan?
The renewable share has risen by 23.5 percentage points, from 0.5% in 2000 to 24.1% 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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