Global GridHonduras' energy mix and electricity
🇭🇳 In 2024, Honduras generated 12.5 TWh of electricity. The largest source was oil and other fossil fuels at 44%, followed by hydro (30%) and solar (9.5%). In total, 55% came from low-carbon sources (nuclear and renewables) and 45% from fossil fuels.
On average, each kilowatt hour produced about 322 grams of carbon dioxide (CO₂), below the world average of 458 grams in 2025. That makes Honduras the 66th cleanest of 158 countries that generate at least 1 TWh a year.
Electricity demand was 12.6 TWh. Honduras imported 0.15 TWh more electricity than it exported, equal to 1.2% of its demand.
Since 2000, electricity generation has grown by 243%, from 3.64 TWh. The low-carbon share went from 62% to 56%. The biggest rise was in solar, from 0% to 10% of generation. The biggest fall was in hydro, from 62% to 30%. Carbon intensity rose from 264 to 322 grams per kWh.
Live, hour-by-hour figures for Honduras are not connected yet. The dashboard shows its yearly figures, energy mix since 2000 and interconnector trade.
Energy mix in 2024
- Oil and other fossil fuels 44%
- Hydro 30%
- Solar 9.5%
- Bioenergy 6.7%
- Wind 6%
- Geothermal 2.8%
- Coal 0.5%
| Source | Share | Generated |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and other fossil fuels | 44% | 5.51 TWh |
| Hydro | 30% | 3.80 TWh |
| Solar | 9.5% | 1.19 TWh |
| Bioenergy | 6.7% | 0.84 TWh |
| Wind | 6% | 0.75 TWh |
| Geothermal | 2.8% | 0.35 TWh |
| Coal | 0.5% | 0.06 TWh |
Energy security score
Strong. Honduras ranks 46th of 158 countries and 14th of 29 in Americas. The score shows how well a country could keep electricity affordable and on if fuel supplies were disrupted. It is based on 4 of the 5 measures.
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Produces its own energy No reliable figure exists for Honduras, so this measure is left out and the other four count for more. | n/a |
| Variety of power sources How evenly generation is spread across nine sources. The largest, oil and other fossil fuels, made 44%. | 78 |
| Little reliance on imported power Net imports were 1.2% of demand; each 1% takes off 2 points. | 98 |
| Low-carbon power Nuclear and renewables made 55% of generation. | 55 |
| Low gas and oil use Gas and oil made 44% of generation; the score is 100 minus that share. | 56 |
The five measures are weighted 30%, 20%, 20%, 15% and 15%. How the score works.
Oil and gas pipelines
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How it has changed
| Year | Generated | Low-carbon | Fossil | CO₂ g/kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.64 TWh | 62% | 38% | 264 |
| 2005 | 5.53 TWh | 33% | 67% | 452 |
| 2010 | 7.20 TWh | 48% | 51% | 361 |
| 2015 | 9.01 TWh | 44% | 56% | 394 |
| 2020 | 10.1 TWh | 55% | 46% | 326 |
| 2023 | 12.5 TWh | 55% | 46% | 328 |
| 2024 | 12.5 TWh | 56% | 45% | 322 |
Questions about Honduras' energy
What is Honduras' energy mix?
In 2024, Honduras' electricity came from oil and other fossil fuels 44%, hydro 30%, solar 9.5% and bioenergy 6.7%.
How much of Honduras' electricity is renewable?
55% of its electricity came from renewables in 2024 (hydro 30%, solar 9.5%, bioenergy 6.7% and wind 6%).
What is Honduras' main source of electricity?
Oil and other fossil fuels, which made 44% of its electricity in 2024.
How clean is Honduras' electricity?
About 322 grams of CO₂ for each kilowatt hour in 2024, below the world average of 458 grams. It ranks 66th cleanest of 158 countries that generate at least 1 TWh a year.
Does Honduras import electricity?
Yes: in 2024 it imported 0.15 TWh more than it exported, 1.2% of its demand.
How secure is Honduras' energy supply?
Global Grid's energy security score for Honduras is 74 out of 100 (strong), 46th of 158 countries. It looks at how much of its own energy it produces, how varied its power sources are, its reliance on imported power and its use of low-carbon power, gas and oil.
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Sources: Ember yearly electricity data (CC BY 4.0), figures up to 2024; pipelines and LNG terminals from Global Energy Monitor's Global Oil Infrastructure Tracker (June 2026 release) and Global Gas Infrastructure Tracker (November 2025 release) (CC BY 4.0). Ember's latest-year figures are first estimates and may be revised. TWh: terawatt hours (one billion kWh).