Myanmar Electricity Mix
Myanmar generated 47.9% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2024, above the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 503 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2024 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in Myanmar comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 47.9% of the electricity generated in Myanmar in 2024. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. That is up from 36.7% in 2000. That ranks Myanmar 74th of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Gas is the largest source of electricity in Myanmar, at 46.1% of generation, followed by hydro at 46.1% and coal at 5.5%. Fossil fuels together supplied 52.1%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in Myanmar emitted about 503 grams of CO₂ in 2024, close to the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 5,030 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 Myanmar compares
Countries closest to Myanmar when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of Myanmar.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Italy | 48.8% | 48.8% | 285 |
| 73 | Ireland | 48.1% | 48.1% | 257 |
| 74 | Myanmar | 47.9% | 47.9% | 503 |
| 75 | North Macedonia | 47.2% | 47.2% | 441 |
| 76 | Romania | 47.0% | 67.5% | 251 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in Myanmar is renewable?
47.9% in 2024. That is up from 36.7% in 2000. Counting nuclear as well, 47.9% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in Myanmar?
Gas is the largest source of electricity in Myanmar, at 46.1% of generation, followed by hydro at 46.1% and coal at 5.5%.
How clean is electricity in Myanmar?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 503 grams of CO₂ in 2024, close to the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in Myanmar?
The renewable share has risen by 11.2 percentage points, from 36.7% in 2000 to 47.9% 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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