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Gambia Energy Statistics (2026)

1980

2024

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

1980

2024

What to know

Electricity generation was 511.9 million kWh a year. The power mix was heavily fossil fuel-dependent, with renewables at 1% of electricity generation.

Key statistics for 2024

Electricity Generation

511.9 M kWh

Petroleum Consumption

3.6 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 511.9 million kWh and consumed 407.6 million kWh, exporting surplus electricity.

Petroleum

Petroleum consumption was 3.6 thousand barrels per day in 2024.

Renewables & Nuclear: Net Generation

Renewable energy accounted for a small share of electricity generation at 1% in 2024.

Renewables & Nuclear: Installed Capacity

The bottom line

The Gambia's power mix was heavily dependent on fossil fuels.