Liberia Electricity Mix
Liberia generated 54.4% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2024, above the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 316 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2024 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in Liberia comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 54.4% of the electricity generated in Liberia in 2024. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 0% in 2000. That ranks Liberia 65th of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Hydro is the largest source of electricity in Liberia, at 52.6% of generation, followed by oil at 45.6% and solar at 1.8%. Fossil fuels together supplied 45.6%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in Liberia emitted about 316 grams of CO₂ in 2024, 31% below the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 3,158 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 Liberia compares
Countries closest to Liberia when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of Liberia.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | Spain | 55.9% | 74.6% | 154 |
| 64 | Honduras | 55.4% | 55.4% | 322 |
| 65 | Liberia | 54.4% | 54.4% | 316 |
| 66 | Suriname | 52.9% | 52.9% | 322 |
| 67 | United Kingdom | 52.0% | 64.4% | 217 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in Liberia is renewable?
54.4% in 2024. That is up from 0% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 54.4% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in Liberia?
Hydro is the largest source of electricity in Liberia, at 52.6% of generation, followed by oil at 45.6% and solar at 1.8%.
How clean is electricity in Liberia?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 316 grams of CO₂ in 2024, 31% below the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in Liberia?
The renewable share has risen by 54.4 percentage points, from 0% in 2000 to 54.4% 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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