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Burkina Faso Energy Statistics (2026)

1980

2024

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration · Updated March 2026

1980

2024

What to know

Electricity generation was 1.7 billion kWh a year. The power mix was heavily fossil fuel-dependent, with renewables at 17% of electricity generation.

Key statistics for 2024

Electricity Generation

1.7 B kWh

Petroleum Consumption

39.4 k bbl/day

Key terms

CO2 Emissions: — Carbon dioxide released from burning fossil fuels and industrial processes, measured in million metric tonnes.
Energy Intensity: — Energy consumed per unit of GDP; lower values indicate a more energy-efficient economy.
Installed Capacity: — Maximum electric output that generators can produce, measured in million kilowatts (GW).
Net Generation: — Total electricity produced minus the energy used to operate power plants.
Net Imports: — Electricity imported minus electricity exported. Negative values indicate a net exporter.
Renewables: — Electricity from naturally replenishing sources: hydro, solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass.

Energy Overview

Electricity

The country generated 1.7 billion kWh and consumed 2.9 billion kWh, importing the difference.

Petroleum

Petroleum consumption was 39.4 thousand barrels per day in 2024.

Renewables & Nuclear: Net Generation

Renewable energy accounted for a small share of electricity generation at 17% in 2024.

Renewables & Nuclear: Installed Capacity

The bottom line

Burkina Faso's power mix was heavily dependent on fossil fuels.