New Caledonia Electricity Mix
New Caledonia generated 26.9% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2024, below the world average of 33.8%. Each kilowatt-hour produced emitted about 561 grams of CO₂.
Data year 2024 · Source: Ember and Energy Institute via Our World in Data
How much electricity in New Caledonia comes from renewables?
Renewable sources produced 26.9% of the electricity generated in New Caledonia in 2024. The world average was 33.8% in 2025. The share is about the same as in 2000, when it was 27.4%. That ranks New Caledonia 110th of 210 countries and territories by renewable share.
Electricity mix by source
Coal is the largest source of electricity in New Caledonia, at 36.5% of generation, followed by oil at 36.5% and hydro at 17.3%. Fossil fuels together supplied 73.1%.
Carbon intensity of electricity
Generating one kilowatt-hour of electricity in New Caledonia emitted about 561 grams of CO₂ in 2024, 22% above the world average of 458 g. At that rate, a business using 10,000 kWh a year would be responsible for roughly 5,609 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 New Caledonia compares
Countries closest to New Caledonia when ranked by renewable share of electricity. See the full ranking, or the CO₂ emissions of New Caledonia.
| # | Country | Renewables | Low-carbon | g CO₂/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | Serbia | 27.8% | 27.8% | 696 |
| 109 | Cyprus | 27.8% | 27.8% | 489 |
| 110 | New Caledonia | 26.9% | 26.9% | 561 |
| 111 | Equatorial Guinea | 26.8% | 26.8% | 644 |
| 112 | France | 26.1% | 94.9% | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
What share of electricity in New Caledonia is renewable?
26.9% in 2024. The share is about the same as in 2000, when it was 27.4%. Counting nuclear as well, 26.9% of electricity came from low-carbon sources.
What is the main source of electricity in New Caledonia?
Coal is the largest source of electricity in New Caledonia, at 36.5% of generation, followed by oil at 36.5% and hydro at 17.3%.
How clean is electricity in New Caledonia?
Generating one kilowatt-hour emitted about 561 grams of CO₂ in 2024, 22% above the world average of 458 g.
Is renewable electricity growing in New Caledonia?
The renewable share has barely changed: 26.9% in 2024 against 27.4% in 2000.
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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